Panasonic FP8 vs Sony A700

Here is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic FP8 and Sony A700, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the A700 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the FP8 (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The FP8 was unveiled 20 months later than the A700 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FP8 grades against the A700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FP8 Gallery & Sony A700 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FP8 has got outside dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony A700 has specifications of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FP8 and Sony A700 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the FP8 compared to the A700.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP8 and A700 is 95 and 58 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP8 and A700.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The FP8 has got the smaller sensor which should make getting bokeh tougher. The more recent FP8 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.