Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A77

Here is a extensive overview of the Panasonic FH20 and Sony A77, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the FH20 (14MP) and A77 (24MP) and the FH20 (1/2.3") and A77 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The FH20 was introduced 21 months prior to the A77 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FH20 grades against the A77 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Sony SLT-A77. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH20 Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH20 enjoys outer measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony A77 has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH20 and Sony A77 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the FH20 and the A77.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and A77 is 93 and 59 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH20 and A77.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FH20 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A77 will result in more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older FH20 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.