Panasonic FP1 vs Sony WX9

Below is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic FP1 versus Sony WX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and WX9 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was manufactured 12 months before the WX9 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FP1 scores vs the WX9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FP1 Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP1 offers physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony WX9 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP1 versus Sony WX9 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the FP1 compared to the WX9.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FP1 and WX9 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP1 and WX9.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX9 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older FP1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.