Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A200

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A200, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the A200 (10MP) is very close but the FP1 (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The FP1 was introduced 18 months after the A200 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FP1 grades against the A200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FP1 Gallery & Sony A200 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP1 comes with external 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 A200 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") having a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FP1 vs the A200.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP1 and A200 is 95 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FP1 and A200.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FP1 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic FP1 will result in greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher FP1 provides an edge in sensor tech.