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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony A35

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony A35 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 A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Succeeded the Sony A33
  • Refreshed by Sony A37
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony A35 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Panasonic FH10 versus Sony A35, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the A35 (16MP) is very similar but the FH10 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH10 was announced 16 months later than the A35 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the FH10 grades against the A35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Sony A35

 FH10 A35 
IntroducedJanuary 2013September 2011More recent by 16 months

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Panasonic FH10

 A35 FH10 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Sony A35

 FH10 A35 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH10 has got outer 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) while the Sony A35 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH10 versus Sony A35 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FH10 vs the A35.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH10 and A35 is 97 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH10 and A35.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The FH10 includes the tinier sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field trickier. The newer FH10 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A35 as a Portrait photography camera
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
73
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Street photography features
Sony A35 Street photography features
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (103g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
71
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average in class (415 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH10
Sports photography with Sony A35
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
bad battery life (440 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A35 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average in class (103g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
lighter than average in class (415 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (440 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography info
Sony A35 Landscape photography info
38
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
69
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
bad battery life (440 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Vlogging advice
Sony A35 Vlogging advice
31
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (103 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic socket
lighter than average in class (415g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Sony A35
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Sony SLT-A35
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2013-01-07 2011-09-20
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 103 grams (0.23 lb) 415 grams (0.91 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 763
Other
Battery life 260 photographs 440 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $110 $598