Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A700

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A700, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the A700 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the FP2 (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The FP2 was released 2 years later than the A700 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FP2 scores vs the A700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP2 Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FP2 has outer 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 A700 has specifications of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FP2 against the A700.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and A700 is 95 and 58 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP2 and A700.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FP2 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FP2 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent FP2 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.