Panasonic FH10 vs Sony A700

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.

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).

Look at the Panasonic FH10 vs Sony A700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.