Panasonic FX700 vs Sony HX20V

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FX700 and Sony HX20V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FX700 (14MP) and HX20V (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was launched 24 months prior to the HX20V which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the FX700 scores versus the HX20V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FX700 Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX700 offers external measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony HX20V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FX700 versus the HX20V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX700 and HX20V is 94 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FX700 and HX20V.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony HX20V to render more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older FX700 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.