Panasonic FH10 vs Sony A33

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic FH10 and Sony A33, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the A33 (14MP) is relatively similar but the FH10 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The FH10 was revealed 2 years later than the A33 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FH10 matches up against the A33 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Sony SLT-A33. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH10 features exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Sony A33 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH10 and Sony A33 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FH10 compared to the A33.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH10 and A33 is 97 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH10 and A33.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FH10 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic FH10 will offer more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern FH10 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.