Panasonic FX700 vs Sony A550

In this article, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FX700 versus Sony A550, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the A550 (14MP) is pretty close but the FX700 (1/2.3") and A550 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The FX700 was unveiled 8 months after the A550 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera and the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the FX700 matches up against the A550 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FX700 Gallery & Sony A550 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FX700 enjoys outer measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony A550 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FX700 versus the A550.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FX700 and A550 is 94 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The image below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FX700 and A550.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The FX700 features the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF more challenging. The more recent FX700 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.