Panasonic FH7 vs Sony A57

The following is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic FH7 and Sony A57, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the A57 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the FH7 (1/2.3") and A57 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The FH7 was manufactured 12 months before the A57 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FH7 matches up versus the A57 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 & Sony SLT-A57. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH7 Gallery & Sony A57 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH7 features outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony A57 has proportions of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH7 and Sony A57 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FH7 and the A57.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FH7 and A57 is 96 and 64 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH7 and A57.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The FH7 contains the tinier sensor which will make getting shallow DOF more challenging. The more aged FH7 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.