Panasonic FX75 vs Sony H20

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FX75 and Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the FX75 (14MP) and H20 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX75 was unveiled 13 months later than the H20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FX75 grades versus the H20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FX75 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX75 comes with physical measurements of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony H20 has proportions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the FX75 vs the H20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX75 and H20 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FX75 and H20.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic FX75 to give more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent FX75 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.