Panasonic FP1 vs Sony HX200V

Following is a extended review of the Panasonic FP1 versus Sony HX200V, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and HX200V (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was manufactured 3 years before the HX200V which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FP1 scores against the HX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP1 Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. 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 Sony HX200V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FP1 versus Sony HX200V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the FP1 versus the HX200V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP1 and HX200V is 95 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP1 and HX200V.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX200V to produce more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged FP1 will be behind in sensor tech.