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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A450

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A450 Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(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
Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A450 Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic FP2 versus Sony A450, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the A450 (14MP) is relatively close but the FP2 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The FP2 was revealed about the same time to the A450 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the FP2 grades against the A450 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Sony A450

 FP2 A450 

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Panasonic FP2

 A450 FP2 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Sony A450

 FP2 A450 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP2 provides outside dimensions 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 A450 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FP2 versus Sony A450 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the FP2 vs the A450.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A450 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and A450 is 95 and 65 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP2 and A450.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same MP albeit different sensor sizes. The FP2 contains the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF tougher.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP2
Portrait photography with Sony A450
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
72
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP2
Street photography with Sony A450
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (151 grams)
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP2
Sports photography with Sony A450
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
77
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery (1,050 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Travel photography factors
Sony A450 Travel photography factors
56
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (151 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
60
great battery (1,050 shots)
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography factors
Sony A450 Landscape photography factors
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
66
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (1,050 CIPA)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP2
Vlogging with Sony A450
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition (151g)
9
no video recording
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Sony A450
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2010-01-06 2010-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Clear Photo Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.90 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 gr (0.33 pounds) 560 gr (1.23 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.8
DXO Low light score not tested 769
Other
Battery life - 1050 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $80 $1,241