Panasonic FP1 vs Sony RX100 V

In this article, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FP1 vs Sony RX100 V, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the FP1 (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The FP1 was launched 7 years prior to the RX100 V which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the FP1 matches up vs the RX100 V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP1 Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP1 comes with outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony RX100 V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FP1 versus the RX100 V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and RX100 V is 95 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The image below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP1 and RX100 V.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FP1 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX100 V will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged FP1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.