Panasonic FH6 vs Sony A230

In this write-up, we are looking at the Panasonic FH6 versus Sony A230, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the FH6 (14MP) and A230 (10MP) and the FH6 (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH6 was unveiled 2 years after the A230 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the FH6 scores against the A230 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH6 Gallery & Sony A230 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH6 features physical measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony A230 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH6 versus Sony A230 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FH6 versus the A230.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH6 and A230 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The pic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH6 and A230.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FH6 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic FH6 will offer you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger FH6 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.