Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A200
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A200 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A200 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Sony A200
FP2 | A200 | |||
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Released | January 2010 | July 2008 | Fresher by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Panasonic FP2
A200 | FP2 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus |
Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Sony A200
FP2 | A200 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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.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.
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.
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A200 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 | |
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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 |