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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony A700

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
58
Overall
53

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony A700 Key Specs

Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2013
Sony A700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
  • Introduced December 2007
  • Old Model is Konica Minolta 7D
  • Updated by Sony A77
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony A700 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Panasonic FH10 vs Sony A700, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the FH10 (16MP) and A700 (12MP) and the FH10 (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH10 was unveiled 5 years after the A700 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FH10 grades vs the A700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Sony A700

 FH10 A700 
IntroducedJanuary 2013December 2007More modern by 62 months

Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Panasonic FH10

 A700 FH10 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Sony A700

 FH10 A700 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH10 has outer dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Sony A700 has sizing of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the FH10 against the A700.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony A700 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH10 and A700 is 97 and 58 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony A700 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The image underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH10 and A700.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FH10 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic FH10 will offer you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern FH10 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony A700 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony A700 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony A700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography info
Sony A700 Portrait photography info
30
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Street photography info
Sony A700 Street photography info
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Sports photography info
Sony A700 Sports photography info
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
56
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Travel photography features
Sony A700 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition (103 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
49
weather sealing
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography factors
Sony A700 Landscape photography factors
39
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
62
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
has double storage slots
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (12MP)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Vlogging details
Sony A700 Vlogging details
31
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
9
no video recording
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony A700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Sony A700
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2013-01-07 2007-12-19
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4272 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 103 grams (0.23 lb) 768 grams (1.69 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 581
Other
Battery life 260 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Storage slots One Dual
Cost at release $110 $1,000