Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A99

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Sony SLT-A99. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Sony A99 Gallery.

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.

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

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.