Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A99

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FP1 and Sony A99, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and A99 (24MP) and the FP1 (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor size.

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The FP1 was brought out 3 years before the A99 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FP1 scores versus the A99 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Sony SLT-A99. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FP1 features exterior measurements 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 A99 has specifications of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FP1 and Sony A99 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FP1 versus the A99.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP1 and A99 is 95 and 57 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The image below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP1 and A99.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FP1 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A99 will render greater detail having its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged FP1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.