Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A350

Following is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic FS25 versus Sony A350, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the A350 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the FS25 (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The FS25 was unveiled 8 months after the A350 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FS25 scores against the A350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS25 Gallery and Sony A350 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FS25 features outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony A350 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FS25 against the A350.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FS25 and A350 is 95 and 62 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS25 and A350.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FS25 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A350 will produce extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent FS25 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.