Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A37
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A37 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.6" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 506g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Announced May 2012
- Older Model is Sony A35
Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A37 Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic FS25 versus Sony A37, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and A37 (16MP) and the FS25 (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FS25 was manufactured 4 years before the A37 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FS25 scores against the A37 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A37 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 and Sony SLT-A37. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS25 Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Sony A37
FS25 | A37 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 2.6" | Larger display (+0.4") |
Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Panasonic FS25
A37 | FS25 | |||
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Announced | May 2012 | January 2009 | Fresher by 40 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Sony A37
FS25 | A37 | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS25 has got physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony A37 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FS25 versus Sony A37 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FS25 versus the A37.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS25 and A37 is 95 and 67 respectively.
Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS25 and A37.
All in all, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FS25 because of its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A37 will give greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older FS25 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A37 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Sony SLT-A37 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Sony SLT-A37 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2009-01-27 | 2012-05-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 29-145mm (5.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.6 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.30 m | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 148g (0.33 lb) | 506g (1.12 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 75 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.9 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 799 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 500 photos |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $230 | $522 |