Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FX90

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic FP1 versus Panasonic FX90, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was released 19 months before the FX90 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FP1 scores against the FX90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Panasonic FX90 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FP1 features outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic FX90 has specifications of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FP1 versus Panasonic FX90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FP1 versus the FX90.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FP1 and FX90 is 95 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FP1 and FX90.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of files though you may want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The older FP1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.