Panasonic FP1 vs Sony HX5

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.

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.

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.

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.