Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A33

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FP2 versus Sony A33, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the A33 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the FP2 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FP2 was manufactured 7 months prior to the A33 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FP2 scores versus the A33 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and Sony SLT-A33. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP2 Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP2 provides outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony A33 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP2 versus Sony A33 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the FP2 against the A33.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and A33 is 95 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The image here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP2 and A33.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The FP2 provides the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF tougher. The more aged FP2 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.