Panasonic FP1 vs Sony RX10 IV

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FP1 and Sony RX10 IV, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the FP1 (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The FP1 was launched 8 years before the RX10 IV which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FP1 matches up against the RX10 IV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP1 has got exterior 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) and the Sony RX10 IV has sizing of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") and a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FP1 and Sony RX10 IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the FP1 vs the RX10 IV.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP1 and RX10 IV is 95 and 52 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP1 and RX10 IV.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FP1 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony RX10 IV will render extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FP1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.