Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A37

In this article, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FH20 and Sony A37, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the A37 (16MP) is relatively close but the FH20 (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The FH20 was revealed 3 years earlier than the A37 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FH20 grades versus the A37 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 & Sony SLT-A37. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH20 Gallery & Sony A37 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH20 has got outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony A37 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH20 and Sony A37 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FH20 and the A37.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH20 and A37 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH20 and A37.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FH20 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony A37 will result in greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged FH20 will be behind in sensor technology.