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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony A35

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released July 2009
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Replaced the Sony A33
  • Replacement is Sony A37
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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony A35 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Panasonic FP8 and Sony A35, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and A35 (16MP) and the FP8 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The FP8 was launched 3 years earlier than the A35 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FP8 matches up vs the A35 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Sony A35

 FP8 A35 

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Panasonic FP8

 A35 FP8 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011July 2009More recent by 26 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Sony A35

 FP8 A35 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP8 comes with physical measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony A35 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FP8 versus the A35.

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FP8 and A35 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The visual underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FP8 and A35.

All in all, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FP8 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A35 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older FP8 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography features
Sony A35 Portrait photography features
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
73
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Street photography highlights
Sony A35 Street photography highlights
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average in class (151g)
71
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than others (415 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Sports photography highlights
Sony A35 Sports photography highlights
24
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
low battery power (440 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP8
Travel photography with Sony A35
56
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (151 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
lighter than others (415g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low battery power (440 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP8
Landscape photography with Sony A35
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
69
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
low battery power (440 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP8
Vlogging with Sony A35
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than average in class (151g)
36
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic support
lighter than others (415g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP8 and Sony A35
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Sony SLT-A35
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2009-07-27 2011-09-20
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine V Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 gr (0.33 pounds) 415 gr (0.91 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 763
Other
Battery life - 440 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $300 $598