Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A390
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A390 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A390 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH25 Gallery & Sony A390 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Sony A390
FH25 | A390 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Panasonic FH25
A390 | FH25 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Sony A390
FH25 | A390 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | July 2010 | Same age | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and A390 is 94 and 66 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A390 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 | |
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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 |