Panasonic FP1 vs Sony WX1
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony WX1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FP1 Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Sony WX1
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Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Panasonic FP1
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Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Sony WX1
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Released | January 2010 | August 2009 | Same age | |
Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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).
Check the Panasonic FP1 and Sony WX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP1 and WX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony WX1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
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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 |