Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A68

Following is a in-depth review of the Panasonic FP7 and Sony A68, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and A68 (24MP) and the FP7 (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The FP7 was unveiled 5 years before the A68 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FP7 grades vs the A68 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 & Sony SLT-A68. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FP7 Gallery & Sony A68 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP7 enjoys physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony A68 has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FP7 and Sony A68 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the FP7 and the A68.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and A68 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FP7 and A68.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FP7 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A68 will render more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FP7 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.