Panasonic FP1 vs Sony QX30
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony QX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
- Launched September 2014
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In this article, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FP1 vs Sony QX30, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Lens-style by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and QX30 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FP1 was launched 5 years before the QX30 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FP1 scores vs the QX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Sony QX30
| FP1 | QX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | " | Bigger screen (+2.7") |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 0k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Panasonic FP1
| QX30 | FP1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2014 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 56 months |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Sony QX30
| FP1 | QX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP1 enjoys external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony QX30 has dimensions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the FP1 vs the QX30.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FP1 and QX30 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The visual below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FP1 and QX30.
All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony QX30 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older FP1 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony QX30 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Lens-style |
| Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2014-09-03 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Lens-style |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine IV | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | - |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 0 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 6.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.90 m (Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | None |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 (60p, 30p) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 151g (0.33 pounds) | 193g (0.43 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
| 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 life | - | 200 images |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN, |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $153 | $348 |