Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A58

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Panasonic FP2 and Sony A58, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and A58 (20MP) and the FP2 (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The FP2 was brought out 4 years before the A58 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the FP2 grades versus the A58 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Sony SLT-A58. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Sony A58 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP2 provides physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony A58 has measurements of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP2 and Sony A58 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the FP2 vs the A58.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and A58 is 95 and 68 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The picture here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP2 and A58.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FP2 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony A58 will resolve extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged FP2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.