Panasonic FH1 vs Sony A65

Following is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic FH1 versus Sony A65, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and A65 (24MP) and the FH1 (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The FH1 was released 22 months before the A65 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FH1 scores versus the A65 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 & Sony SLT-A65. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH1 Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH1 comes with external dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony A65 has specifications of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FH1 vs the A65.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FH1 and A65 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH1 and A65.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FH1 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony A65 will give more detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged FH1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.