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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony WX1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs

Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Announced January 2010
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released August 2009
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony WX1 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic FP1 and Sony WX1, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is fairly close but the FP1 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The FP1 was manufactured 6 months later than the WX1 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FP1 grades versus the WX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Sony WX1

 FP1 WX1 

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Panasonic FP1

 WX1 FP1 

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Sony WX1

 FP1 WX1 
ReleasedJanuary 2010August 2009Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP1 enjoys physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FP1 against the WX1.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP1 and WX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The graphic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP1 and WX1.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FP1 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic FP1 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography features
Sony WX1 Portrait photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Sports photography features
Sony WX1 Sports photography features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Travel photography info
Sony WX1 Travel photography info
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
56
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (149 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography details
Sony WX1 Landscape photography details
28
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
31
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX1 Vlogging highlights
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (151g)
28
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition (149g)
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Sony WX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-06 2009-08-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.90 m (Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151g (0.33 lb) 149g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $153 $149