Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A700

Here is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A700, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the A700 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the FS25 (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The FS25 was revealed 14 months later than the A700 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FS25 grades against the A700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FS25 Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FS25 has outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony A700 has specifications of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FS25 vs the A700.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FS25 and A700 is 95 and 58 respectively.

Often, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FS25 and A700.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical MP albeit different sensor sizing. The FS25 includes the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field more challenging. The fresher FS25 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.