Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A65

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic FS25 versus Sony A65, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and A65 (24MP) and the FS25 (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The FS25 was released 3 years prior to the A65 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the FS25 scores against the A65 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 & Sony SLT-A65. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS25 Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS25 has got external 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 A65 has measurements of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FS25 versus Sony A65 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FS25 compared to the A65.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS25 and A65 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Normally, its hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS25 and A65.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FS25 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A65 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged FS25 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.