Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic FP1

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus XZ-1 versus Panasonic FP1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the XZ-1 (10MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is pretty similar but the XZ-1 (1/1.63") and FP1 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The XZ-1 was brought out 13 months later than the FP1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus XZ-1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the XZ-1 scores versus the FP1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus XZ-1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus XZ-1 Gallery & Panasonic FP1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus XZ-1 has outside dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus XZ-1 versus Panasonic FP1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the XZ-1 versus the FP1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-1 and FP1 is 88 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The visual here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-1 and FP1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The XZ-1 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic FP1 will offer greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern XZ-1 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.