Canon 60Da vs Panasonic FP2

Here, we will be comparing the Canon 60Da versus Panasonic FP2, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 60Da (18MP) and FP2 (14MP) and the 60Da (APS-C) and FP2 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The 60Da was manufactured 2 years later than the FP2 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 60Da being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 60Da scores versus the FP2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 60Da & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 60Da Gallery & Panasonic FP2 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 60Da has exterior measurements of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) and the Panasonic FP2 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the 60Da versus the FP2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 60Da and FP2 is 59 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 60Da and FP2.

All in all, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 60Da due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon 60Da will result in extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer 60Da provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.