Panasonic FP5 vs Sony A450

The following is a in depth review of the Panasonic FP5 versus Sony A450, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the A450 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the FP5 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FP5 was revealed 13 months after the A450 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FP5 grades vs the A450 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP5 Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FP5 offers outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony A450 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FP5 versus Sony A450 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FP5 vs the A450.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FP5 and A450 is 95 and 65 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP5 and A450.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The FP5 has the smaller sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field trickier. The more recent FP5 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.