Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A100

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic FP2 versus Sony A100, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and A100 (10MP) and the FP2 (1/2.3") and A100 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The FP2 was manufactured 3 years later than the A100 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the FP2 grades versus the A100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FP2 Gallery and Sony A100 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FP2 has got outer dimensions 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 A100 has specifications of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FP2 and the A100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and A100 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The photograph below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP2 and A100.

All in all, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FP2 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FP2 will give you extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher FP2 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.