Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A57
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A57 Key Specs
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- 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
- Announced January 2011
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35
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Photography Glossary Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A57 Overview
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Sony A57
| FH25 | A57 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Panasonic FH25
| A57 | FH25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2012 |  | January 2011 | More recent by 20 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Sony A57
| FH25 | A57 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A57 Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A57 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A57 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Sony SLT-A57 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Sony SLT-A57 |
| Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FS35 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2012-09-13 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine VI | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 15 |
| Cross focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Screen LCD | Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per second | 12.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.80 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | 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 | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 159 grams (0.35 lb) | 618 grams (1.36 lb) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 132 x 98 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 75 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 785 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 250 images | 550 images |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | 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 | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $180 | $1,000 |
