Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A6600

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Sony Alpha a6600. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Sony A6600 Gallery.

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).

Look at the Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A6600 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.