Panasonic FH10 vs Sony A290

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic FH10 and Sony A290, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the A290 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the FH10 (1/2.3") and A290 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FH10 was released 2 years after the A290 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FH10 matches up versus the A290 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Sony A290 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH10 has physical measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sony A290 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") and a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the FH10 compared to the A290.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FH10 and A290 is 97 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH10 and A290.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FH10 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FH10 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern FH10 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.