Panasonic FP1 vs Sony RX100 IV

In this article, we are analyzing the Panasonic FP1 vs Sony RX100 IV, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and RX100 IV (20MP) and the FP1 (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The FP1 was brought out 6 years before the RX100 IV which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FP1 matches up vs the RX100 IV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FP1 Gallery & Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP1 provides outside dimensions 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 RX100 IV has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FP1 versus the RX100 IV.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FP1 and RX100 IV is 95 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP1 and RX100 IV.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FP1 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX100 IV will result in greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged FP1 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.