Panasonic FX700 vs Sony A200

In this article, we are comparing the Panasonic FX700 vs Sony A200, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the FX700 (14MP) and A200 (10MP) and the FX700 (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The FX700 was released 2 years later than the A200 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FX700 matches up vs the A200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FX700 Gallery and Sony A200 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FX700 has got physical dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony A200 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") having a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FX700 vs Sony A200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FX700 and the A200.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX700 and A200 is 94 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FX700 and A200.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FX700 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic FX700 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern FX700 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.