Panasonic FH7 vs Sony A33

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic FH7 vs Sony A33, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the A33 (14MP) is fairly similar but the FH7 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The FH7 was unveiled 13 months later than the A33 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FH7 matches up vs the A33 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and Sony SLT-A33. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH7 Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH7 has got outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony A33 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH7 vs Sony A33 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FH7 vs the A33.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FH7 and A33 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The photograph below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH7 and A33.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FH7 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic FH7 will deliver extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern FH7 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.