Panasonic FP5 vs Sony A77

Below is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic FP5 and Sony A77, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the FP5 (14MP) and A77 (24MP) and the FP5 (1/2.3") and A77 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The FP5 was brought out 9 months earlier than the A77 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the FP5 matches up versus the A77 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 & Sony SLT-A77. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FP5 Gallery & Sony A77 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP5 offers physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony A77 has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FP5 and Sony A77 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the FP5 and the A77.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FP5 and A77 is 95 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FP5 and A77.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FP5 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A77 will provide greater detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older FP5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.