Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A35

The following is a extended comparison of the Panasonic FH20 and Sony A35, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the A35 (16MP) is relatively close but the FH20 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH20 was introduced 20 months prior to the A35 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FH20 scores versus the A35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Sony SLT-A35. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH20 Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH20 has physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony A35 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FH20 vs the A35.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH20 and A35 is 93 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH20 and A35.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FH20 having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony A35 will result in extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged FH20 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.