Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A390

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A390, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the A390 (14MP) is very comparable but the FS25 (1/2.3") and A390 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The FS25 was introduced 18 months before the A390 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FS25 matches up vs the A390 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FS25 Gallery & Sony A390 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS25 enjoys external measurements 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 A390 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A390 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the FS25 versus the A390.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and A390 is 95 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FS25 and A390.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FS25 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony A390 will produce more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older FS25 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.