Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A300
95 Imaging
36 Features
17 Overall
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64 Imaging
49 Features
45 Overall
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 632g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
- Introduced January 2008
- Updated by Sony A330
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A300 Overview
Here is a in depth review of the Panasonic FP2 versus Sony A300, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and A300 (10MP) and the FP2 (1/2.3") and A300 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FP2 was launched 24 months later than the A300 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FP2 scores versus the A300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A300 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP2 Gallery and Sony A300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Sony A300
FP2 | A300 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | January 2008 | Fresher by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Panasonic FP2
A300 | FP2 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Sony A300
FP2 | A300 | |||
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Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical display measurement | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A300 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP2 provides external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony A300 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FP2 versus Sony A300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FP2 against the A300.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and A300 is 95 and 64 respectively.
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A300 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP2 and A300.
Clearly, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FP2 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic FP2 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher FP2 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A300 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A300 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 |
Type | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2008-01-30 |
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 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3872 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 151 gr (0.33 lb) | 632 gr (1.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 64 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 538 |
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 | Single | Single |
Launch price | $80 | $0 |