Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A300

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Sony A300 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.