Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A700
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A700 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)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
- Released December 2007
- Succeeded the Konica Minolta 7D
- Newer Model is Sony A77
Photography Glossary Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A700 Overview
The following is a complete analysis of the Panasonic FP1 and Sony A700, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the A700 (12MP) is relatively close but the FP1 (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe FP1 was released 2 years after the A700 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the FP1 matches up against the A700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Sony A700
| FP1 | A700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2010 |  | December 2007 | Newer by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Panasonic FP1
| A700 | FP1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Sony A700
| FP1 | A700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FP1 offers external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony A700 has specifications of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).
See the Panasonic FP1 and Sony A700 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FP1 and the A700.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and A700 is 95 and 58 respectively.
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FP1 and A700.
As you can see, each of the cameras have the same megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The FP1 provides the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher. The newer FP1 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A700 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
| Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2007-12-19 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine IV | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4272 x 2848 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| 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 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.6x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.90 m (Auto ISO) | 12.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/250s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 pounds) | 768 gr (1.69 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 66 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.9 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 581 |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | - | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo |
| Card slots | Single | 2 |
| Launch price | $153 | $1,000 |