Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A33

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic FS25 versus Sony A33, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the A33 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the FS25 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The FS25 was brought out 19 months prior to the A33 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the FS25 scores vs the A33 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 and Sony SLT-A33. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS25 Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS25 provides external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony A33 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FS25 versus Sony A33 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FS25 compared to the A33.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and A33 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The photograph below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS25 and A33.

As you can tell, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FS25 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A33 will give you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older FS25 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.