Panasonic FH10 vs Sony A6400

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic FH10 and Sony A6400, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FH10 (16MP) and A6400 (24MP) and the FH10 (1/2.3") and A6400 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The FH10 was manufactured 7 years before the A6400 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the FH10 grades against the A6400 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Sony Alpha a6400. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Sony A6400 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH10 offers outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Sony A6400 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH10 and Sony A6400 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FH10 and the A6400.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH10 and A6400 is 97 and 83 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FH10 and A6400.

Plainly, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FH10 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A6400 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged FH10 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.