Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A7S II
Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
13 Overall
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95 Imaging
34 Features
13 Overall
25
Portability
68 Imaging
60 Features
76 Overall
66
68 Imaging
60 Features
76 Overall
66
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A7S II Key Specs
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2010
Sony A7S II
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(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Expand to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
- Introduced October 2015
- Older Model is Sony A7S
- Replacement is Sony A7S III
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In this article, we are matching up the Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A7S II, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the A7S II (12MP) is very comparable but the FP1 (1/2.3") and A7S II (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.
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Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FP1 grades against the A7S II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Sony A7S II
| FP1 | A7S II |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Panasonic FP1
| A7S II | FP1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | October 2015 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 70 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1229k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Sony A7S II
| FP1 | A7S II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP1 has external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony A7S II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the FP1 against the A7S II.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FP1 and A7S II is 95 and 68 respectively.
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP1 and A7S II.
As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor sizing. The FP1 includes the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF trickier. The older FP1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FP1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7S II as a Portrait photography camera
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
focusing manually
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Panasonic FP1 Street photography factors
Sony A7S II Street photography factors
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average (151g)
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
very good high ISO (102,400)
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
low battery power (370 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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has built in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average (151 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
environment proofing
low battery power (370 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Panasonic FP1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7S II as a Landscape photography camera
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
low battery power (370 shots)
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Panasonic FP1 Vlogging details
Sony A7S II Vlogging details
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than average (151 grams)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A7S II Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Sony Alpha A7S II | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Sony Alpha A7S II |
| Type | Ultracompact | Pro Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2015-10-12 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine IV | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 847.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4240 x 2832 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 102400 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 409600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | - | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 169 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.90 m (Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps]) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 151 grams (0.33 lb) | 627 grams (1.38 lb) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 85 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.3 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 2993 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 370 photographs |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $153 | $2,767 |