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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A300

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 front
Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
45
Overall
47

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A300 Key Specs

Panasonic FP1
(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
  • Revealed January 2010
Sony A300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 632g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Announced January 2008
  • New Model is Sony A330
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A300 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FP1 versus Sony A300, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the A300 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the FP1 (1/2.3") and A300 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The FP1 was launched 24 months after the A300 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the FP1 matches up against the A300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Sony A300

 FP1 A300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2008Newer by 24 months

Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Panasonic FP1

 A300 FP1 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Sony A300

 FP1 A300 
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A300 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP1 offers physical dimensions 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 A300 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP1 versus Sony A300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the FP1 and the A300.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP1 and A300 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A300 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP1 and A300.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FP1 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FP1 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern FP1 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A300 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A300 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A300 Portrait photography highlights
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
59
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP1
Street photography with Sony A300
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
74
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Sports photography details
Sony A300 Sports photography details
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
54
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Travel photography features
Sony A300 Travel photography features
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
45
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP1
Landscape photography with Sony A300
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
57
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Vlogging advice
Sony A300 Vlogging advice
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
9
no video recording
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Sony A300
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2010-01-06 2008-01-30
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip 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 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m (Auto ISO) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
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 file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 gr (0.33 lb) 632 gr (1.39 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 64
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 538
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Compact Flash
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $153 $0