Panasonic F5 vs Sony A450

Here is a complete comparison of the Panasonic F5 and Sony A450, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the A450 (14MP) is pretty similar but the F5 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The F5 was brought out 3 years later than the A450 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the F5 grades against the A450 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic F5 Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic F5 enjoys external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony A450 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic F5 and Sony A450 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the F5 vs the A450.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the F5 and A450 is 96 and 65 respectively.

Often, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the F5 and A450.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical MP albeit different sensor sizing. The F5 has got the tinier sensor which should make obtaining bokeh more difficult. The more recent F5 should have an edge in sensor tech.