Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A6500

Here is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A6500, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and A6500 (24MP) and the FP2 (1/2.3") and A6500 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The FP2 was launched 7 years earlier than the A6500 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FP2 grades against the A6500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and Sony Alpha a6500. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FP2 Gallery and Sony A6500 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP2 has got outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony A6500 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

See the Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A6500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FP2 against the A6500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and A6500 is 95 and 81 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FP2 and A6500.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FP2 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony A6500 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older FP2 will be behind in sensor technology.