Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A77 II
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A77 II 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
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 50 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
- Launched May 2014
- Old Model is Sony A77
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Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A77 II, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and A77 II (24MP) and the FP2 (1/2.3") and A77 II (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe FP2 was launched 5 years before the A77 II which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the FP2 grades vs the A77 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and Sony SLT-A77 II. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FP2 Gallery and Sony A77 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Sony A77 II
| FP2 | A77 II |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Panasonic FP2
| A77 II | FP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | May 2014 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 53 months |
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1229k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+999k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Sony A77 II
| FP2 | A77 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP2 has exterior 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 A77 II has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the FP2 vs the A77 II.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and A77 II is 95 and 62 respectively.
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP2 and A77 II.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FP2 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A77 II will show greater detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged FP2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A77 II Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Sony SLT-A77 II | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Sony SLT-A77 II |
| Class | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
| Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2014-05-21 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine IV | Bionz X |
| 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 | 24 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 50 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 79 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 12.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.90 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/250 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 151g (0.33 lbs) | 647g (1.43 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 82 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.4 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1013 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 480 photographs |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $80 | $1,198 |