Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A450

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FP7 and Sony A450, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the A450 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the FP7 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The FP7 was revealed 13 months after the A450 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FP7 matches up vs the A450 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FP7 Gallery & Sony A450 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP7 has physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony A450 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FP7 and Sony A450 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FP7 and the A450.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and A450 is 95 and 65 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The image here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP7 and A450.

As you can tell, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FP7 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FP7 will produce extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern FP7 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.