Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A230
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A230 Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Launched January 2010
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A230 Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FP2 versus Sony A230, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and A230 (10MP) and the FP2 (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe FP2 was released 8 months later than the A230 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FP2 matches up against the A230 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A230 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FP2 Gallery and Sony A230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Sony A230
FP2 | A230 | |||
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Released | January 2010 | May 2009 | Fresher by 8 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Panasonic FP2
A230 | FP2 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Sony A230
FP2 | A230 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP2 comes with outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony A230 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FP2 versus Sony A230 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the FP2 against the A230.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and A230 is 95 and 69 respectively.
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP2 and A230.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FP2 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic FP2 will give more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger FP2 provides an edge in sensor technology.
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A230 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 |
Category | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2009-05-18 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine IV | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3872 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.90 m | 10.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
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) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 151g (0.33 lbs) | 490g (1.08 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 531 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 230 images |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $80 | $569 |