Panasonic FX700 vs Sony H20

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FX700 and Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the FX700 (14MP) and H20 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was unveiled 15 months after the H20 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FX700 scores versus the H20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FX700 Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX700 comes with outside dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony H20 has measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the FX700 versus the H20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FX700 and H20 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FX700 and H20.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FX700 to give more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer FX700 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.