Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A200

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Sony A200 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.