Panasonic FP1 vs Sony RX100 VA

The following is a extended comparison of the Panasonic FP1 and Sony RX100 VA, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the FP1 (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The FP1 was manufactured 9 years prior to the RX100 VA which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the FP1 matches up versus the RX100 VA with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FP1 enjoys external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VA has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FP1 and Sony RX100 VA in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the FP1 and the RX100 VA.

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

Normally, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The image here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FP1 and RX100 VA.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FP1 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony RX100 VA will give you greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged FP1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.