Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-FX1
Released in 2003, Lumix DMC-FX1 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 3.1 MP effective resolution, and a 165 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX1
vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC20
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Lumix DMC-FX121 mm²
Lumix DMC-LC20- Area ratio
- 1.17:1
- Absolute difference
- 4 mm²
- Relative difference
- 16.5%
The Lumix DMC-FX1 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Lumix DMC-FX1MetricLumix DMC-LC20
3.1 MPEffective pixels1.9 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.33 × 4
2.83 µmPixel pitch3.35 µm
8.01 µm²Pixel area11.22 µm²
12.48 MP/cm²Pixel density8.91 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
165 gWeight250 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion batteryBatteryAA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Lumix DMC-FX1 has the larger sensor area. The Lumix DMC-FX1 has the lighter body. The Lumix DMC-FX1 has the higher effective resolution. The Lumix DMC-FX1 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-LC20
Released in 2002, Lumix DMC-LC20 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 1.9 MP effective resolution, and a 250 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.