Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A35

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FP7 and Sony A35, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the A35 (16MP) is relatively close but the FP7 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The FP7 was launched 8 months before the A35 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FP7 matches up versus the A35 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Sony SLT-A35. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP7 has got exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony A35 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FP7 and Sony A35 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FP7 versus the A35.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and A35 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The image here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FP7 and A35.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The FP7 offers the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF harder. The more aged FP7 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.