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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A35

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Previous Model is Sony A33
  • New Model is Sony A37
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A35 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A35, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the A35 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the FP2 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The FP2 was launched 20 months prior to the A35 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the FP2 grades against the A35 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Sony A35

 FP2 A35 

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Panasonic FP2

 A35 FP2 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011January 2010Newer by 20 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Sony A35

 FP2 A35 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FP2 has exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony A35 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the FP2 compared to the A35.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and A35 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FP2 and A35.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FP2 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A35 will show more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged FP2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP2
Portrait photography with Sony A35
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP2
Street photography with Sony A35
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (151g)
71
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than others in class (415 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Sports photography factors
Sony A35 Sports photography factors
35
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
terrible battery (440 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Travel photography highlights
Sony A35 Travel photography highlights
56
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (151 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
lighter than others in class (415g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery (440 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP2
Landscape photography with Sony A35
33
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
69
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
terrible battery (440 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Vlogging factors
Sony A35 Vlogging factors
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
heavier than competition (151g)
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone socket
lighter than others in class (415g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Sony A35
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Sony SLT-A35
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2010-01-06 2011-09-20
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.90 m 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 grams (0.33 pounds) 415 grams (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 763
Other
Battery life - 440 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $80 $598