Panasonic FX78 vs Sony A200

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FX78 versus Sony A200, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FX78 (12MP) and the A200 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the FX78 (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The FX78 was launched 2 years later than the A200 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX78 being a Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FX78 matches up versus the A200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FX78 Gallery & Sony A200 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX78 features outer measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony A200 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FX78 and the A200.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX78 and A200 is 95 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX78 and A200.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FX78 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Panasonic FX78 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger FX78 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.