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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A350

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A350 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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Revealed June 2008
  • Replacement is Sony A380
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A350 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Panasonic FH25 and Sony A350, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the A350 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the FH25 (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH25 was launched 2 years after the A350 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FH25 grades versus the A350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Sony A350

 FH25 A350 
RevealedJanuary 2011June 2008Newer by 32 months

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Panasonic FH25

 A350 FH25 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Sony A350

 FH25 A350 
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH25 offers outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony A350 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FH25 compared to the A350.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A350 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FH25 and A350 is 94 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FH25 and A350.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FH25 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic FH25 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern FH25 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A350 as a Portrait photography camera
34
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
71
manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Street photography features
Sony A350 Street photography features
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
66
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
heavier than average (674 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Sports photography factors
Sony A350 Sports photography factors
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Travel photography information
Sony A350 Travel photography information
65
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (674g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography information
Sony A350 Landscape photography information
38
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
64
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Vlogging factors
Sony A350 Vlogging factors
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
9
no video recording
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Sony A350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Also called Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2011-01-05 2008-06-06
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 lb) 674g (1.49 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 65
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 595
Other
Battery life 250 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $180 $600