Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A100

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A100, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and A100 (10MP) and the FP7 (1/2.3") and A100 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The FP7 was manufactured 4 years later than the A100 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FP7 grades versus the A100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Sony A100 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP7 enjoys external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony A100 has proportions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FP7 against the A100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FP7 and A100 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP7 and A100.

Clearly, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FP7 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic FP7 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger FP7 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.