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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A99

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Sony SLT-A99 front
Portability
57
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A99 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 A99
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
  • Revealed December 2012
  • Superseded the Sony A900
  • Replacement is Sony A99 II
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A99 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FP2 versus Sony A99, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and A99 (24MP) and the FP2 (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The FP2 was unveiled 3 years prior to the A99 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the FP2 scores against the A99 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Sony A99

 FP2 A99 

Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Panasonic FP2

 A99 FP2 
RevealedDecember 2012January 2010More modern by 35 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Sony A99

 FP2 A99 
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FP2 features external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony A99 has specifications of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the FP2 versus the A99.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A99 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and A99 is 95 and 57 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A99 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FP2 and A99.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FP2 with its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Sony A99 will give you extra detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged FP2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A99 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography advice
Sony A99 Portrait photography advice
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
82
has manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP2
Street photography with Sony A99
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (151g)
75
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proof
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Sports photography highlights
Sony A99 Sports photography highlights
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A99 as a Travel photography camera
56
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (151g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
60
weather proof
decent MP (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery (500 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography info
Sony A99 Landscape photography info
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
75
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
has dual storage slots
terrible battery (500 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Vlogging advice
Sony A99 Vlogging advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (151 grams)
76
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone jack
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Sony A99
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Sony SLT-A99
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Sony SLT-A99
Category Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2010-01-06 2012-12-12
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 19
Cross focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.90 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/250s
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, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151g (0.33 pounds) 812g (1.79 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 89
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1555
Other
Battery life - 500 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
Storage slots Single Dual
Pricing at launch $80 $1,998