Panasonic FP5 vs Sony A900

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP5 Gallery & Sony A900 Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Panasonic FP5 and Sony A900 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.