Panasonic FH1 vs Sony A900

Here is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic FH1 vs Sony A900, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and A900 (25MP) and the FH1 (1/2.3") and A900 (Full frame) posses different sensor size.

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The FH1 was manufactured 15 months later than the A900 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FH1 matches up vs the A900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH1 Gallery and Sony A900 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH1 has got exterior measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony A900 has sizing of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH1 vs Sony A900 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FH1 against the A900.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FH1 and A900 is 95 and 54 respectively.

Generally, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH1 and A900.

Clearly, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FH1 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A900 will give more detail due to its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer FH1 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.