Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A7

On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A7, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and A7 (24MP) and the FS25 (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) have different sensor sizes.

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The FS25 was announced 6 years earlier than the A7 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FS25 matches up vs the A7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 & Sony Alpha A7. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FS25 Gallery & Sony A7 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS25 comes with outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony A7 has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FS25 compared to the A7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS25 and A7 is 95 and 78 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS25 and A7.

As you have seen, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FS25 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A7 will deliver greater detail with its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older FS25 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.