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Panasonic FX75 vs Sony A500

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 front
Portability
63
Imaging
52
Features
52
Overall
52

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony A500 Key Specs

Panasonic FX75
(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
Sony A500
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Sony A500

 FX75 A500 
IntroducedJune 2010August 2009More recent by 10 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A500 over the Panasonic FX75

 A500 FX75 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Sony A500

 FX75 A500 
Display resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony A500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FX75 and A500 is 94 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony A500 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony A500 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony A500 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony A500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A500 Portrait photography highlights
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX75
Street photography with Sony A500
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
74
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX75 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A500 as a Sports photography camera
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers tracking focus
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
51
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
terrible battery (520 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Travel photography features
Sony A500 Travel photography features
67
comes with focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
43
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (520 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FX75
Landscape photography with Sony A500
37
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
60
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery (520 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Vlogging factors
Sony A500 Vlogging factors
31
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
9
no video recording
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Panasonic FX75 vs Sony A500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX75 and Sony A500
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75Sony Alpha DSLR-A500
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