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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A6600

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Sony Alpha a6600 front
Portability
77
Imaging
70
Features
96
Overall
80

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A6600 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
  • Announced January 2010
Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Launched August 2019
  • Refreshed by Sony A6700
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A6600 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A6600, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and A6600 (24MP) and the FP1 (1/2.3") and A6600 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The FP1 was revealed 10 years prior to the A6600 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FP1 scores vs the A6600 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Sony A6600

 FP1 A6600 

Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Panasonic FP1

 A6600 FP1 
LaunchedAugust 2019January 2010Fresher by 117 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Sony A6600

 FP1 A6600 

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP1 has got external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony A6600 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the FP1 and the A6600.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A6600 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and A6600 is 95 and 77 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A6600 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FP1 and A6600.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FP1 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A6600 will deliver more detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The older FP1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A6600 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A6600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
82
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Street photography info
Sony A6600 Street photography info
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others in class (151g)
84
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has touch to focus
environment proof
great ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Sports photography highlights
Sony A6600 Sports photography highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
85
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
good battery life (810 shots)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (151g)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
84
good battery life (810 shots)
environment proof
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
good MP (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Landscape photography camera
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
85
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
good battery life (810 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Vlogging information
Sony A6600 Vlogging information
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
heavier than others in class (151g)
84
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic support
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A6600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Sony A6600
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Sony Alpha a6600
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 Sony Alpha a6600
Category Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2010-01-06 2019-08-28
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV Bionz X
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 12 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 425
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151g (0.33 pounds) 503g (1.11 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1497
Other
Battery life - 810 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $153 $1,198