Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A100
95 Imaging
35 Features
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64 Imaging
48 Features
38 Overall
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A100 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Sony A100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Sony A100
FP1 | A100 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | July 2006 | Newer by 42 months | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Panasonic FP1
A100 | FP1 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Sony A100
FP1 | A100 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FP1 and A100 is 95 and 64 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A100 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 | |
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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 |