Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A7c

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic FP2 and Sony A7c, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and A7c (24MP) and the FP2 (1/2.3") and A7c (Full frame) provide different sensor measurements.

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The FP2 was launched 11 years before the A7c which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the FP2 scores against the A7c with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and Sony Alpha A7c. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP2 Gallery and Sony A7c Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP2 offers physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony A7c has measurements of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FP2 and Sony A7c in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the FP2 compared to the A7c.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and A7c is 95 and 78 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FP2 and A7c.

All in all, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FP2 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A7c will produce more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged FP2 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.