Panasonic FP1 vs Sony HX5
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony HX5 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
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Announced June 2010
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony HX5 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Panasonic FP1 versus Sony HX5, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is very close but the FP1 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") possess different sensor measurements.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FP1 was launched 5 months earlier than the HX5 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FP1 scores against the HX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony HX5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Sony HX5
FP1 | HX5 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Panasonic FP1
HX5 | FP1 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Sony HX5
FP1 | HX5 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | June 2010 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FP1 provides physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony HX5 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FP1 versus Sony HX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the FP1 and the HX5.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FP1 and HX5 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The image here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP1 and HX5.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FP1 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic FP1 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively.
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony HX5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine IV | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.90 m (Auto ISO) | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 151 grams (0.33 pounds) | 200 grams (0.44 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 model | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $153 | $275 |