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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony A900

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 front
Portability
54
Imaging
66
Features
62
Overall
64

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony A900 Key Specs

Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Released January 2011
Sony A900
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Launched October 2008
  • Replacement is Sony A99
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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony A900 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic FP5 and Sony A900, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the FP5 (14MP) and A900 (25MP) and the FP5 (1/2.3") and A900 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The FP5 was announced 2 years after the A900 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the FP5 matches up against the A900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Sony A900

 FP5 A900 
LaunchedJanuary 2011October 2008Newer by 27 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Panasonic FP5

 A900 FP5 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Sony A900

 FP5 A900 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony A900 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP5 enjoys exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony A900 has sizing of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FP5 and the A900.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony A900 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP5 and A900 is 95 and 54 respectively.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony A900 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony A900 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP5 and A900.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FP5 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A900 will offer you extra detail with its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger FP5 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony A900 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP5
Portrait photography with Sony A900
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
71
you can focus manually
MP count amazing (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP5
Street photography with Sony A900
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proof
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A900 as a Sports photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery (260 shots)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
70
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count amazing (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Travel photography features
Sony A900 Travel photography features
65
great battery (260 shots)
has touch to focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
weather proof
MP count amazing (25MP)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography details
Sony A900 Landscape photography details
40
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
great battery (260 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
72
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count amazing (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proof
has dual storage slots
does not have liveview
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Vlogging features
Sony A900 Vlogging features
30
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
9
no video recording
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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP5 and Sony A900
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
Type Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Released 2011-01-05 2008-10-22
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 6048 x 4032
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Touch Screen LCD TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.90 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141 gr (0.31 lbs) 895 gr (1.97 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 1431
Other
Battery life 260 pictures 880 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Storage slots Single 2
Launch price $199 $2,736