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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A290

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 front
Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
47
Overall
51

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A290 Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost 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
Sony A290
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Earlier Model is Sony A230
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A290 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A290, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the A290 (14MP) is relatively close but the FS25 (1/2.3") and A290 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The FS25 was launched 16 months earlier than the A290 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FS25 grades versus the A290 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Sony A290

 FS25 A290 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Panasonic FS25

 A290 FS25 
AnnouncedJune 2010January 2009More recent by 16 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Sony A290

 FS25 A290 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A290 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS25 comes with external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony A290 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FS25 and the A290.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A290 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS25 and A290 is 95 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A290 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A290 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FS25 and A290.

As you can see, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FS25 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A290 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older FS25 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A290 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A290 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography features
Sony A290 Portrait photography features
26
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Street photography highlights
Sony A290 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Sports photography information
Sony A290 Sports photography information
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
55
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
terrible battery life (290 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A290 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
53
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery life (290 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography info
Sony A290 Landscape photography info
32
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
58
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no liveview feature
terrible battery life (290 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FS25
Vlogging with Sony A290
28
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
9
no video recording
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Sony A290
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Sony Alpha DSLR-A290
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Sony Alpha DSLR-A290
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2009-01-27 2010-06-09
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 29-145mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 148 grams (0.33 pounds) 549 grams (1.21 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 615
Other
Battery life - 290 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo, SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $230 $600