Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A100

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FH25 (16MP) and A100 (10MP) and the FH25 (1/2.3") and A100 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The FH25 was manufactured 4 years later than the A100 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FH25 grades vs the A100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH25 Gallery and Sony A100 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH25 has got physical dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony A100 has dimensions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FH25 against the A100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and A100 is 94 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH25 and A100.

Plainly, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FH25 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic FH25 will produce extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher FH25 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.