Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A550

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A550, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the A550 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the FH25 (1/2.3") and A550 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FH25 was brought out 14 months after the A550 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FH25 matches up against the A550 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH25 Gallery and Sony A550 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH25 comes with outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony A550 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A550 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH25 and the A550.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH25 and A550 is 94 and 63 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The image underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH25 and A550.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FH25 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic FH25 will give you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent FH25 will have an advantage in sensor technology.