Panasonic FP1 vs Sony S930
95 Imaging
35 Features
13 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony S930 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 320 x 240 video
- 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
- 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2009
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony S930 Overview
Following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic FP1 vs Sony S930, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the S930 (10MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FP1 was launched 13 months after the S930 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the FP1 matches up versus the S930 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony S930 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Sony S930
FP1 | S930 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | January 2009 | More modern by 13 months | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 112k | Sharper display (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Panasonic FP1
S930 | FP1 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Sony S930
FP1 | S930 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP1 provides exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony S930 has dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FP1 vs Sony S930 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FP1 versus the S930.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FP1 and S930 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP1 and S930.
Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FP1 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer FP1 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony S930 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-01-06 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 38-108mm (2.8x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.9-5.4 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.4 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 112k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 1/8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.90 m (Auto ISO) | 3.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 320x240 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 151 grams (0.33 pounds) | 167 grams (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $153 | $219 |