Panasonic FH2 vs Sony A65

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic FH2 vs Sony A65, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the FH2 (14MP) and A65 (24MP) and the FH2 (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The FH2 was introduced 10 months before the A65 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FH2 matches up versus the A65 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and Sony SLT-A65. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH2 Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH2 provides external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony A65 has proportions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH2 vs Sony A65 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FH2 vs the A65.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FH2 and A65 is 96 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The pic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH2 and A65.

Plainly, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FH2 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A65 will render greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged FH2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.