Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A65

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic FH20 and Sony A65, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the FH20 (14MP) and A65 (24MP) and the FH20 (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The FH20 was introduced 22 months prior to the A65 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FH20 scores against the A65 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Sony SLT-A65. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH20 Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH20 provides exterior measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and 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).

See the Panasonic FH20 and Sony A65 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the FH20 versus the A65.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and A65 is 93 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH20 and A65.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FH20 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A65 will give you extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older FH20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.