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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A390

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A390 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
Sony A390
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Older Model is Sony A380
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A390 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Panasonic FH25 versus Sony A390, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the A390 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the FH25 (1/2.3") and A390 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The FH25 was manufactured 6 months later than the A390 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the FH25 scores against the A390 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Sony A390

 FH25 A390 

Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Panasonic FH25

 A390 FH25 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Sony A390

 FH25 A390 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2010Same age
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH25 provides outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony A390 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") and a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH25 versus Sony A390 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the FH25 vs the A390.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A390 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and A390 is 94 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A390 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH25 and A390.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FH25 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Panasonic FH25 will show greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A390 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A390 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A390 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography details
Sony A390 Portrait photography details
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
72
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH25
Street photography with Sony A390
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
76
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH25
Sports photography with Sony A390
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
bad battery power (230 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A390 as a Travel photography camera
65
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
53
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
bad battery power (230 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A390 as a Landscape photography camera
38
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
61
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inches)
bad battery power (230 shots)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Vlogging information
Sony A390 Vlogging information
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
9
can't record video
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A390 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Sony A390
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-07-28
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine VI Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 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 file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159 grams (0.35 lbs) 549 grams (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 607
Other
Battery life 250 images 230 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $180 $500