Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A37
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A37 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.6" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 506g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Released May 2012
- Old Model is Sony A35
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A37 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic FP2 and Sony A37, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the A37 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the FP2 (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FP2 was brought out 3 years prior to the A37 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FP2 scores against the A37 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A37 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and Sony SLT-A37. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FP2 Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Sony A37
FP2 | A37 | |||
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Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.6" | Larger display (+0.1") |
Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Panasonic FP2
A37 | FP2 | |||
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Released | May 2012 | January 2010 | More modern by 28 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Sony A37
FP2 | A37 | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider 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) while the Sony A37 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FP2 and Sony A37 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FP2 versus the A37.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and A37 is 95 and 67 respectively.
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FP2 and A37.
As you can tell, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FP2 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A37 will provide more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FP2 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A37 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Sony SLT-A37 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Sony SLT-A37 |
Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2012-05-16 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.6 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m | 12.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 151 gr (0.33 lbs) | 506 gr (1.12 lbs) |
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 Overall rating | not tested | 75 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.9 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 799 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 500 pictures |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $80 | $522 |