Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A230

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.