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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A99

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Sony SLT-A99 front
Portability
57
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A99 Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise 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 A99
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
  • Announced December 2012
  • Older Model is Sony A900
  • Replacement is Sony A99 II
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A99 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FS25 and Sony A99, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and A99 (24MP) and the FS25 (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The FS25 was revealed 4 years prior to the A99 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FS25 scores against the A99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Sony A99

 FS25 A99 

Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Panasonic FS25

 A99 FS25 
AnnouncedDecember 2012January 2009Fresher by 47 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Sony A99

 FS25 A99 
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FS25 offers 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) while the Sony A99 has specifications of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FS25 and Sony A99 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FS25 versus the A99.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A99 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and A99 is 95 and 57 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A99 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS25 and A99.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FS25 with its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Sony A99 will show greater detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older FS25 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A99 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A99 as a Portrait photography camera
26
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
81
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FS25
Street photography with Sony A99
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
75
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A99 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
low battery life (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Travel photography details
Sony A99 Travel photography details
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
60
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery life (500 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography factors
Sony A99 Landscape photography factors
32
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
74
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
low battery life (500 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Vlogging details
Sony A99 Vlogging details
28
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic port
76
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone port
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Sony A99
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Sony SLT-A99
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Sony SLT-A99
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2009-01-27 2012-12-12
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 19
Cross focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 29-145mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.30 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250s
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 148 gr (0.33 lb) 812 gr (1.79 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 89
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1555
Other
Battery life - 500 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
Storage slots Single Dual
Price at release $230 $1,998