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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony NEX-5R

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony NEX-5R Key Specs

Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-5N
  • Renewed by Sony NEX-5T
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony NEX-5R Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic FP1 and Sony NEX-5R, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) and the FP1 (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The FP1 was brought out 3 years prior to the NEX-5R and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FP1 matches up against the NEX-5R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Sony NEX-5R

 FP1 NEX-5R 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Panasonic FP1

 NEX-5R FP1 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2010Fresher by 32 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Sony NEX-5R

 FP1 NEX-5R 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony NEX-5R Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FP1 has got exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5R has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP1 and Sony NEX-5R in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FP1 against the NEX-5R.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony NEX-5R size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP1 and NEX-5R is 95 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony NEX-5R top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony NEX-5R Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP1 and NEX-5R.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FP1 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony NEX-5R will give you more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older FP1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony NEX-5R sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography features
Sony NEX-5R Portrait photography features
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP1
Street photography with Sony NEX-5R
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than others in class (151 grams)
80
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-5R as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
68
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-5R as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (151g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
73
boasts focus via touch
good resolution (16MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography information
Sony NEX-5R Landscape photography information
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
75
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-5R as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than others in class (151 grams)
31
touchscreen functionality
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone port
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Sony NEX-5R
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Sony Alpha NEX-5R
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 Sony Alpha NEX-5R
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-01-06 2012-08-29
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160s
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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 gr (0.33 lbs) 276 gr (0.61 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 910
Other
Battery life - 330 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $153 $750