Panasonic FH5 vs Sony A700

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic FH5 and Sony A700, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the FH5 (16MP) and A700 (12MP) and the FH5 (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The FH5 was unveiled 3 years later than the A700 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the FH5 scores vs the A700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH5 Gallery & Sony A700 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH5 has got exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony A700 has proportions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH5 and Sony A700 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH5 against the A700.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH5 and A700 is 96 and 58 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH5 and A700.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FH5 with its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic FH5 will provide extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern FH5 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.