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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A37

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67
Imaging
57
Features
65
Overall
60

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A37 Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(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
Sony A37
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Sony A37

 FP2 A37 
Display dimension2.7"2.6"Larger display (+0.1")

Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Panasonic FP2

 A37 FP2 
ReleasedMay 2012January 2010More modern by 28 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Sony A37

 FP2 A37 
Display resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A37 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and A37 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A37 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A37 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
74
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Street photography details
Sony A37 Street photography details
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others (151 grams)
77
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP2
Sports photography with Sony A37
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
terrible battery pack (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A37 as a Travel photography camera
56
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (151g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
54
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (500 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP2
Landscape photography with Sony A37
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
64
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.6 inches)
terrible battery pack (500 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Vlogging details
Sony A37 Vlogging details
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than others (151 grams)
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Sony A37
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Sony SLT-A37
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