Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A230

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A230, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the FH25 (16MP) and A230 (10MP) and the FH25 (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The FH25 was released 20 months later than the A230 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FH25 scores vs the A230 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH25 Gallery and Sony A230 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH25 offers external dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony A230 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A230 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the FH25 vs the A230.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and A230 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The visual here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH25 and A230.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FH25 due to its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Panasonic FH25 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger FH25 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.