Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A380

Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic FH25 versus Sony A380, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the A380 (14MP) is fairly similar but the FH25 (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH25 was released 17 months later than the A380 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FH25 grades versus the A380 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH25 Gallery and Sony A380 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH25 has 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) and the Sony A380 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH25 versus Sony A380 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FH25 vs the A380.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH25 and A380 is 94 and 68 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH25 and A380.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FH25 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic FH25 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer FH25 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.