Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A65

Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A65, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the FH25 (16MP) and A65 (24MP) and the FH25 (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The FH25 was introduced 10 months earlier than the A65 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the FH25 grades against the A65 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 & Sony SLT-A65. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH25 Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH25 enjoys physical dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony A65 has proportions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FH25 compared to the A65.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH25 and A65 is 94 and 64 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The graphic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH25 and A65.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FH25 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A65 will deliver more detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older FH25 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.