Panasonic F5 vs Sony A700

Following is a extended comparison of the Panasonic F5 and Sony A700, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the A700 (12MP) is very well matched but the F5 (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The F5 was announced 5 years after the A700 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the F5 matches up against the A700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic F5 Gallery & Sony A700 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic F5 enjoys physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony A700 has measurements of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the F5 vs the A700.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F5 and A700 is 96 and 58 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the F5 and A700.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The F5 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic F5 will give more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern F5 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.