Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A450

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Panasonic FS25 and Sony A450, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the A450 (14MP) is fairly similar but the FS25 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FS25 was released 11 months earlier than the A450 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FS25 grades against the A450 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS25 Gallery & Sony A450 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS25 has outside measurements 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 A450 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FS25 and Sony A450 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the FS25 versus the A450.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS25 and A450 is 95 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS25 and A450.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FS25 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A450 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged FS25 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.