Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A230
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A230 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
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Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FP1 and Sony A230, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the A230 (10MP) is very similar but the FP1 (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FP1 was released 8 months after the A230 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FP1 grades against the A230 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Sony A230
| FP1 | A230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2010 |  | May 2009 | Newer by 8 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Panasonic FP1
| A230 | FP1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Sony A230
| FP1 | A230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Same display measurement |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP1 offers physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony A230 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FP1 and Sony A230 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FP1 vs the A230.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and A230 is 95 and 69 respectively.
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The pic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FP1 and A230.
To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FP1 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic FP1 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher FP1 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A230 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Released | 2010-01-06 | 2009-05-18 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine IV | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3872 x 2592 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.90 m (Auto ISO) | 10.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 151 gr (0.33 lb) | 490 gr (1.08 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 63 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.4 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 531 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 230 images |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $153 | $569 |