Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A230
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A230 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
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Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A230, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the A230 (10MP) is very comparable but the FS25 (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe FS25 was revealed 3 months before the A230 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the FS25 grades versus the A230 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS25 Gallery and Sony A230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Sony A230
| FS25 | A230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Panasonic FS25
| A230 | FS25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus |
Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Sony A230
| FS25 | A230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2009 |  | May 2009 | Same generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS25 has external measurements 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 A230 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).
See the Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A230 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FS25 vs the A230.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and A230 is 95 and 69 respectively.
Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FS25 and A230.
To sum up, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FS25 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic FS25 will provide more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively.
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A230 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Introduced | 2009-01-27 | 2009-05-18 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3872 x 2592 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 29-145mm (5.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.30 m | 10.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | None |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 148g (0.33 pounds) | 490g (1.08 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 63 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.4 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 531 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 230 photographs |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $230 | $569 |