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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A580

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 front
Portability
64
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A580 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 A580
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Announced May 2011
  • Replaced the Sony A100
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A580 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic FH25 and Sony A580, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the A580 (16MP) is very close but the FH25 (1/2.3") and A580 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FH25 was manufactured 4 months earlier than the A580 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the FH25 matches up vs the A580 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Sony A580

 FH25 A580 

Reasons to pick Sony A580 over the Panasonic FH25

 A580 FH25 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Sony A580

 FH25 A580 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011May 2011Same generation
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A580 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH25 offers outer measurements 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 A580 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FH25 compared to the A580.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A580 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and A580 is 94 and 64 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A580 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A580 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH25 and A580.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor sizing. The FH25 comes with the smaller sensor which should make obtaining bokeh tougher.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A580 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A580 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography advice
Sony A580 Portrait photography advice
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
73
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Street photography camera
Sony A580 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
75
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Sports photography details
Sony A580 Sports photography details
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
78
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
good battery life (1,050 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Travel photography highlights
Sony A580 Travel photography highlights
65
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
60
good battery life (1,050 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH25
Landscape photography with Sony A580
38
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
73
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (1,050 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Vlogging information
Sony A580 Vlogging information
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic jack
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Sony A580
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Sony Alpha DSLR-A580
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Sony Alpha DSLR-A580
Also called Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-05-26
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine VI Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159g (0.35 lbs) 599g (1.32 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 1121
Other
Battery life 250 photos 1050 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One 2
Launch cost $180 $848