Panasonic FH10 vs Sony A58

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic FH10 vs Sony A58, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the A58 (20MP) is pretty close but the FH10 (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH10 was unveiled 10 months earlier than the A58 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FH10 grades against the A58 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 & Sony SLT-A58. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH10 Gallery & Sony A58 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH10 features outside measurements 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 A58 has measurements of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH10 vs Sony A58 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the FH10 compared to the A58.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and A58 is 97 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH10 and A58.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FH10 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A58 will result in greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older FH10 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.