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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony WX30

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony WX30 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony WX30 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Panasonic FP1 versus Sony WX30, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and WX30 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was released 18 months prior to the WX30 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FP1 grades against the WX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Sony WX30

 FP1 WX30 

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Panasonic FP1

 WX30 FP1 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2010Fresher by 18 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Sony WX30

 FP1 WX30 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP1 has outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the FP1 vs the WX30.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and WX30 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FP1 and WX30.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX30 to show more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older FP1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX30 Portrait photography advice
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Street photography info
Sony WX30 Street photography info
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (151 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP1
Sports photography with Sony WX30
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Travel photography information
Sony WX30 Travel photography information
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (151g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (117 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP1
Landscape photography with Sony WX30
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Vlogging features
Sony WX30 Vlogging features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (151g)
35
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (117g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Sony WX30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2011-07-25
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 gr (0.33 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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
Battery life - 250 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $153 $259