Panasonic FH10 vs Sony A65

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic FH10 and Sony A65, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the FH10 (16MP) and A65 (24MP) and the FH10 (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The FH10 was announced 14 months after the A65 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FH10 grades against the A65 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 & Sony SLT-A65. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH10 Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH10 provides physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sony A65 has dimensions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH10 and Sony A65 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FH10 vs the A65.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH10 and A65 is 97 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH10 and A65.

Clearly, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FH10 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A65 will provide extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer FH10 provides an edge in sensor innovation.