Panasonic FH10 vs Sony A7c

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic FH10 vs Sony A7c, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the FH10 (16MP) and A7c (24MP) and the FH10 (1/2.3") and A7c (Full frame) offer different sensor sizes.

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The FH10 was launched 8 years earlier than the A7c and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the FH10 matches up vs the A7c with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 & Sony Alpha A7c. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH10 Gallery & Sony A7c Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH10 enjoys outside dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Sony A7c has specifications of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH10 vs Sony A7c in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FH10 compared to the A7c.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and A7c is 97 and 78 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH10 and A7c.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FH10 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A7c will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older FH10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.