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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A100

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front
Portability
64
Imaging
48
Features
38
Overall
44

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A100 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35
Sony A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 638g - 133 x 95 x 71mm
  • Revealed July 2006
  • Earlier Model is Konica Minolta 5D
  • Renewed by Sony A550
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A100 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Sony A100

 FH25 A100 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2006More recent by 54 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Panasonic FH25

 A100 FH25 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Sony A100

 FH25 A100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A100 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A100 size comparison

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

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A100 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography info
Sony A100 Portrait photography info
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
52
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Street photography advice
Sony A100 Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Sports photography info
Sony A100 Sports photography info
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
no liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A100 as a Travel photography camera
65
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
45
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography information
Sony A100 Landscape photography information
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
53
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Vlogging factors
Sony A100 Vlogging factors
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
9
can't record video
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Sony A100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
Also called as Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2011-01-05 2006-07-31
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine VI -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
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 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159g (0.35 lbs) 638g (1.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 61
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 476
Other
Battery life 250 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-FM55H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $180 $1,000