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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A450

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A450 Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A450 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Sony A450

 FS25 A450 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Panasonic FS25

 A450 FS25 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 11 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Sony A450

 FS25 A450 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A450 size comparison

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

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A450 Portrait photography highlights
26
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
72
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Street photography highlights
Sony A450 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FS25
Sports photography with Sony A450
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
77
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (1,050 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A450 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
60
better than average battery life (1,050 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A450 as a Landscape photography camera
32
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
66
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (1,050 CIPA)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Vlogging advice
Sony A450 Vlogging advice
28
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic support
9
no video recording
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Sony A450
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2009-01-27 2010-01-05
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 29-145mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT Clear Photo Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.30 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 148 grams (0.33 lb) 560 grams (1.23 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.8
DXO Low light score not tested 769
Other
Battery life - 1050 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $230 $1,241