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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony HX5

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony HX5 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
  • Announced January 2010
Sony HX5
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Sony HX5

 FP1 HX5 

Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Panasonic FP1

 HX5 FP1 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Sony HX5

 FP1 HX5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010June 2010Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony HX5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FP1 and HX5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony HX5 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony HX5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony HX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony HX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX5 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
19
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Street photography highlights
Sony HX5 Street photography highlights
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors (151 grams)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX5 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP1
Travel photography with Sony HX5
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (151g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
60
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP1
Landscape photography with Sony HX5
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
37
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Vlogging details
Sony HX5 Vlogging details
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
heavier than competitors (151g)
31
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony HX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Sony HX5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
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