Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A100
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A100 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A100 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Sony A100
FH25 | A100 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | July 2006 | More recent by 54 months | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Panasonic FH25
A100 | FH25 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Sony A100
FH25 | A100 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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.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.
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.
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A100 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 | |
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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 |