Panasonic FP1 vs Sony WX300

Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic FP1 versus Sony WX300, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was introduced 4 years prior to the WX300 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the FP1 scores against the WX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FP1 Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP1 has got exterior dimensions 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 WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FP1 versus Sony WX300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the FP1 vs the WX300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and WX300 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP1 and WX300.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony WX300 to provide greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older FP1 will be behind in sensor innovation.