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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A100

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front
Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A100 Key Specs

Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
Sony A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 638g - 133 x 95 x 71mm
  • Introduced July 2006
  • Succeeded the Konica Minolta 5D
  • New Model is Sony A550
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A100 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A100, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the A100 (10MP) is pretty similar but the FP1 (1/2.3") and A100 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The FP1 was manufactured 3 years after the A100 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FP1 matches up versus the A100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Sony A100

 FP1 A100 
IntroducedJanuary 2010July 2006Newer by 42 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Panasonic FP1

 A100 FP1 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Sony A100

 FP1 A100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A100 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FP1 features outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony A100 has specifications of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the FP1 compared to the A100.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FP1 and A100 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The picture below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FP1 and A100.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FP1 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic FP1 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher FP1 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography factors
Sony A100 Portrait photography factors
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
53
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Street photography features
Sony A100 Street photography features
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (151g)
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A100 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
max fps low (3.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Travel photography factors
Sony A100 Travel photography factors
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (151g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
45
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A100 Landscape photography highlights
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
53
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Vlogging info
Sony A100 Vlogging info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (151 grams)
9
can't record video
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Sony A100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2010-01-06 2006-07-31
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 gr (0.33 lbs) 638 gr (1.41 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 61
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 476
Other
Battery model - NP-FM55H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots One One
Launch price $153 $1,000