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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A300

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 front
Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
45
Overall
47

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A300 Key Specs

Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony A300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 632g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Launched January 2008
  • Newer Model is Sony A330
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A300 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic FP7 versus Sony A300, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and A300 (10MP) and the FP7 (1/2.3") and A300 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The FP7 was launched 2 years later than the A300 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FP7 grades against the A300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Sony A300

 FP7 A300 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2008Fresher by 36 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Panasonic FP7

 A300 FP7 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Sony A300

 FP7 A300 
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A300 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP7 has got external measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony A300 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FP7 versus Sony A300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the FP7 vs the A300.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP7 and A300 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A300 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The graphic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP7 and A300.

All in all, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FP7 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FP7 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer FP7 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A300 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A300 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography details
Sony A300 Portrait photography details
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
59
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
low resolution (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Street photography camera
Sony A300 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others in class (147 grams)
74
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP7
Sports photography with Sony A300
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery (240 per charge)
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
54
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
low fps (3.0 fps)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Travel photography features
Sony A300 Travel photography features
63
better than average battery (240 CIPA)
includes focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (147g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
45
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A300 as a Landscape photography camera
41
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
better than average battery (240 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
57
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Vlogging advice
Sony A300 Vlogging advice
29
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
heavier than others in class (147 grams)
9
no video shooting
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Sony A300
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2011-01-05 2008-01-30
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147g (0.32 pounds) 632g (1.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 64
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 538
Other
Battery life 240 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Compact Flash
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $227 $0