Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A290

In this article, we will be looking at the Panasonic FH25 versus Sony A290, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the A290 (14MP) is pretty close but the FH25 (1/2.3") and A290 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The FH25 was unveiled 7 months later than the A290 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FH25 matches up versus the A290 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH25 Gallery and Sony A290 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH25 enjoys external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony A290 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH25 versus Sony A290 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the FH25 and the A290.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and A290 is 94 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH25 and A290.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FH25 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic FH25 will result in extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher FH25 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.