Panasonic FP1 vs Sony RX100 IV
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony RX100 IV Key Specs
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- 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
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 298g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Launched June 2015
- Superseded the Sony RX100 III
- Updated by Sony RX100 V
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony RX100 IV Overview
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony RX100 IV Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Sony RX100 IV
FP1 | RX100 IV |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 IV over the Panasonic FP1
RX100 IV | FP1 | |||
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Launched | June 2015 | January 2010 | More modern by 66 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 230k | Crisper display (+999k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Sony RX100 IV
FP1 | RX100 IV | |||
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Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony RX100 IV Physical Comparison
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).
Examine the Panasonic FP1 vs Sony RX100 IV in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony RX100 IV Sensor Comparison
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.
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony RX100 IV Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV |
Category | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-01-06 | 2015-06-10 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine IV | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames per second | 16.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m (Auto ISO) | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 151 grams (0.33 lbs) | 298 grams (0.66 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 562 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 280 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $153 | $898 |