Panasonic FP1 vs Sony NEX-5
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony NEX-5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Released June 2010
- Successor is Sony NEX-5N
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Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FP1 and Sony NEX-5, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is very comparable but the FP1 (1/2.3") and NEX-5 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FP1 was manufactured 5 months before the NEX-5 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FP1 scores versus the NEX-5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Panasonic FP1 vs Sony NEX-5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Sony Alpha NEX-5. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Sony NEX-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Sony NEX-5
| FP1 | NEX-5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Panasonic FP1
| NEX-5 | FP1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Sony NEX-5
| FP1 | NEX-5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2010 |  | June 2010 | Same generation |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony NEX-5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP1 offers external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5 has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the FP1 vs the NEX-5.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and NEX-5 is 95 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony NEX-5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FP1 and NEX-5.
As you can see, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FP1 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony NEX-5 will show greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively.
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Sony Alpha NEX-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Sony Alpha NEX-5 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2010-01-06 | 2010-06-07 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine IV | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 200 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.90 m (Auto ISO) | 12.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 151 gr (0.33 pounds) | 287 gr (0.63 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 69 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.2 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 796 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 330 photographs |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $153 | $599 |