Panasonic FH1 vs Sony A68

In this article, we are evaluating the Panasonic FH1 versus Sony A68, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and A68 (24MP) and the FH1 (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The FH1 was revealed 6 years prior to the A68 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FH1 scores against the A68 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 and Sony SLT-A68. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH1 Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH1 comes with external measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony A68 has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH1 versus Sony A68 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the FH1 against the A68.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH1 and A68 is 95 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The visual here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH1 and A68.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FH1 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A68 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older FH1 will be behind in sensor technology.