Panasonic FP1 vs Sony HX90V

Following is a complete review of the Panasonic FP1 and Sony HX90V, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and HX90V (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was released 6 years before the HX90V which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the FP1 grades against the HX90V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FP1 Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP1 provides physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FP1 and Sony HX90V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FP1 against the HX90V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FP1 and HX90V is 95 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP1 and HX90V.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony HX90V to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FP1 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.