Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A700

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Panasonic FH25 versus Sony A700, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the FH25 (16MP) and A700 (12MP) and the FH25 (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The FH25 was released 3 years later than the A700 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FH25 grades versus the A700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH25 Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH25 has got physical dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony A700 has specifications of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH25 versus Sony A700 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the FH25 versus the A700.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FH25 and A700 is 94 and 58 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH25 and A700.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FH25 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FH25 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern FH25 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.