Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A7R

Following is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic FS25 and Sony A7R, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and A7R (36MP) and the FS25 (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The FS25 was released 6 years before the A7R which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FS25 grades versus the A7R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 & Sony Alpha A7R. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS25 Gallery & Sony A7R Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FS25 features outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony A7R has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the FS25 and the A7R.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FS25 and A7R is 95 and 78 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The pic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS25 and A7R.

To sum up, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FS25 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A7R will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 24 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FS25 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.