Panasonic FH2 vs Sony A35

Let's look closer at the Panasonic FH2 vs Sony A35, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the A35 (16MP) is very well matched but the FH2 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH2 was introduced 8 months prior to the A35 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the FH2 matches up versus the A35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and Sony SLT-A35. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH2 Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH2 has got physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony A35 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH2 vs Sony A35 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the FH2 vs the A35.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH2 and A35 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH2 and A35.

All in all, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FH2 having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony A35 will resolve extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older FH2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.