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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A9

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Sony Alpha A9 front
Portability
65
Imaging
74
Features
93
Overall
81

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A9 Key Specs

Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35
Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
  • Introduced April 2017
  • Replacement is Sony A9 II
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A9 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A9, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the FH25 (16MP) and A9 (24MP) and the FH25 (1/2.3") and A9 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor size.

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The FH25 was launched 7 years prior to the A9 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FH25 grades vs the A9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Sony A9

 FH25 A9 

Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Panasonic FH25

 A9 FH25 
IntroducedApril 2017January 2011More recent by 76 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1440k230kCrisper screen (+1210k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Sony A9

 FH25 A9 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH25 has got external dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony A9 has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A9 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the FH25 compared to the A9.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A9 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH25 and A9 is 94 and 65 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A9 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The visual here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH25 and A9.

To sum up, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FH25 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A9 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older FH25 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A9 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A9 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH25
Portrait photography with Sony A9
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
84
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Street photography features
Sony A9 Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
79
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
offers focus via touch
environment proofing
very good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Sports photography advice
Sony A9 Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low frames per second (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
87
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery life (650 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Travel photography info
Sony A9 Travel photography info
65
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
74
great battery life (650 CIPA)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH25
Landscape photography with Sony A9
38
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
86
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
great battery life (650 CIPA)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Vlogging features
Sony A9 Vlogging features
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
37
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Sony A9
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Sony Alpha A9
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Sony Alpha A9
Also called as Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Released 2011-01-05 2017-04-19
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine VI BIONZ X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 51200
Max enhanced ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 693
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159 gr (0.35 lbs) 673 gr (1.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 92
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 3517
Other
Battery life 250 pictures 650 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots One Two
Launch cost $180 $4,498