Panasonic FP1 vs Sony WX350

The following is a complete analysis of the Panasonic FP1 and Sony WX350, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was introduced 5 years before the WX350 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FP1 grades against the WX350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP1 Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP1 has got 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 WX350 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP1 and Sony WX350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FP1 and the WX350.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP1 and WX350 is 95 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The image below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP1 and WX350.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony WX350 to offer you more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged FP1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.