Panasonic FP2 vs Sony a5000

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FP2 vs Sony a5000, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and a5000 (20MP) and the FP2 (1/2.3") and a5000 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The FP2 was unveiled 5 years prior to the a5000 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FP2 grades vs the a5000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Sony Alpha a5000. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Sony a5000 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP2 features exterior 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 a5000 has sizing of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP2 vs Sony a5000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FP2 vs the a5000.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and a5000 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP2 and a5000.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FP2 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony a5000 will deliver extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged FP2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.