Panasonic FH10 vs Sony A900

Here is a extensive overview of the Panasonic FH10 versus Sony A900, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the FH10 (16MP) and A900 (25MP) and the FH10 (1/2.3") and A900 (Full frame) have different sensor sizes.

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The FH10 was manufactured 4 years later than the A900 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the FH10 grades against the A900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Sony A900 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH10 provides exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Sony A900 has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH10 versus Sony A900 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH10 and the A900.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH10 and A900 is 97 and 54 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH10 and A900.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FH10 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A900 will render extra detail due to its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer FH10 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.