Panasonic FP1 vs Sony QX1
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony QX1 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
- Launched September 2014
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony QX1 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Panasonic FP1 and Sony QX1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Lens-style by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the FP1 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe FP1 was revealed 5 years prior to the QX1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.
Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FP1 scores vs the QX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony QX1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 & Sony Alpha QX1. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP1 Gallery & Sony QX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Sony QX1
FP1 | QX1 | |||
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Display dimension | 2.7" | " | Larger display (+2.7") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 0k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Panasonic FP1
QX1 | FP1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | September 2014 | January 2010 | More modern by 56 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Sony QX1
FP1 | QX1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP1 offers exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony QX1 has proportions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FP1 and Sony QX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FP1 versus the QX1.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and QX1 is 95 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP1 and QX1.
As you can tell, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FP1 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony QX1 will render more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FP1 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony QX1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Sony Alpha QX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Sony Alpha QX1 |
Category | Ultracompact | Lens-style |
Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2014-09-03 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine IV | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 357.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5456 x 3632 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | - |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 0k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.90 m (Auto ISO) | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 grams (0.33 lb) | 216 grams (0.48 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 440 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $153 | $500 |