Panasonic FP8 vs Sony A500
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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony A500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
- Introduced July 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 630g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Announced August 2009
- Updated by Sony A560
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Here is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic FP8 versus Sony A500, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the A500 (12MP) is very similar but the FP8 (1/2.3") and A500 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FP8 was introduced around the same time to the A500 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FP8 grades against the A500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Sony A500
| FP8 | A500 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A500 over the Panasonic FP8
| A500 | FP8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Sony A500
| FP8 | A500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2009 |  | August 2009 | Similar age |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither contains Touch display |
Panasonic FP8 vs Sony A500 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP8 has got exterior measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony A500 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FP8 and the A500.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FP8 and A500 is 95 and 63 respectively.
Panasonic FP8 vs Sony A500 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FP8 and A500.
Plainly, both cameras feature the identical resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The FP8 provides the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult.
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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony A500 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Introduced | 2009-07-27 | 2009-08-27 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine V | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4272 x 2848 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 200 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.50 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 151g (0.33 lbs) | 630g (1.39 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 64 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.6 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 772 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 520 photos |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $300 | $638 |