Panasonic FH6 vs Sony A33

Here is a complete assessment of the Panasonic FH6 versus Sony A33, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the A33 (14MP) is fairly close but the FH6 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The FH6 was launched 17 months later than the A33 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the FH6 matches up vs the A33 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Sony SLT-A33. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH6 provides outside measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony A33 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH6 versus Sony A33 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FH6 vs the A33.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH6 and A33 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The visual below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH6 and A33.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The FH6 provides the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field more difficult. The newer FH6 should have an advantage in sensor tech.