Panasonic FX75 vs Sony A500
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Panasonic FX75 vs Sony A500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
- Revealed June 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
(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
- Introduced August 2009
- Successor is Sony A560
Panasonic FX75 vs Sony A500 Overview
Below is a complete assessment of the Panasonic FX75 versus Sony A500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the A500 (12MP) is very well matched but the FX75 (1/2.3") and A500 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe FX75 was launched 10 months later than the A500 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FX75 being a Compact camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FX75 matches up versus the A500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FX75 vs Sony A500 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FX75 Gallery and Sony A500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Sony A500
FX75 | A500 | |||
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Introduced | June 2010 | August 2009 | More recent by 10 months | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A500 over the Panasonic FX75
A500 | FX75 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Sony A500
FX75 | A500 | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Panasonic FX75 vs Sony A500 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX75 provides outer dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony A500 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FX75 versus Sony A500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FX75 vs the A500.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FX75 and A500 is 94 and 63 respectively.
Panasonic FX75 vs Sony A500 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX75 and A500.
All in all, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FX75 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic FX75 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher FX75 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FX75 vs Sony A500 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FX70 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2010-06-01 | 2009-08-27 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine HD II | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4272 x 2848 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.2-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.40 m | 12.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video format | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 165 grams (0.36 lb) | 630 grams (1.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 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 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $139 | $638 |