Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A350

Below is a thorough review of the Panasonic FP1 and Sony A350, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the A350 (14MP) is relatively similar but the FP1 (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The FP1 was launched 20 months later than the A350 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FP1 grades vs the A350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Sony A350 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP1 comes with exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony A350 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FP1 and Sony A350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FP1 versus the A350.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and A350 is 95 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP1 and A350.

Clearly, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FP1 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A350 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer FP1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.