Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A57

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FH25 versus Sony A57, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the A57 (16MP) is fairly close but the FH25 (1/2.3") and A57 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The FH25 was manufactured 20 months prior to the A57 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the FH25 grades against the A57 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 & Sony SLT-A57. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH25 Gallery & Sony A57 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH25 enjoys exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony A57 has specifications of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH25 versus Sony A57 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FH25 vs the A57.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH25 and A57 is 94 and 64 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH25 and A57.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels but different sensor measurements. The FH25 offers the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF harder. The older FH25 will be behind in sensor technology.