Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A500

In this article, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FH25 and Sony A500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the FH25 (16MP) and A500 (12MP) and the FH25 (1/2.3") and A500 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The FH25 was brought out 17 months later than the A500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FH25 grades versus the A500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH25 Gallery and Sony A500 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH25 has got outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony A500 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH25 and Sony A500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the FH25 vs the A500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH25 and A500 is 94 and 63 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH25 and A500.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FH25 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic FH25 will result in more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer FH25 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.