Panasonic FP1 vs Sony HX9V

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic FP1 vs Sony HX9V, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and HX9V (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was launched 18 months prior to the HX9V making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FP1 grades versus the HX9V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FP1 Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP1 offers outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the FP1 vs the HX9V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP1 and HX9V is 95 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FP1 and HX9V.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX9V to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FP1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.