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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A200

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A200 Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • Released January 2010
Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Released July 2008
  • New Model is Sony A230
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A200 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic FP2 versus Sony A200, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and A200 (10MP) and the FP2 (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The FP2 was introduced 18 months later than the A200 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the FP2 scores vs the A200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Sony A200

 FP2 A200 
ReleasedJanuary 2010July 2008Fresher by 18 months

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Panasonic FP2

 A200 FP2 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Sony A200

 FP2 A200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP2 comes with outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony A200 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP2 versus Sony A200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FP2 and the A200.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and A200 is 95 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP2 and A200.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FP2 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FP2 will show greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer FP2 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography features
Sony A200 Portrait photography features
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
53
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low MP (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Street photography information
Sony A200 Street photography information
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than average in class (151g)
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Sports photography information
Sony A200 Sports photography information
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
49
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A200 as a Travel photography camera
56
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (151 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
46
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A200 as a Landscape photography camera
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
53
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no liveview feature
low MP (10 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP2
Vlogging with Sony A200
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (151g)
9
no video
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Sony A200
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2010-01-06 2008-07-17
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151g (0.33 pounds) 572g (1.26 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 521
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Compact Flash
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $80 $100