Clicky

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony NEX-5

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5 front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
58
Overall
55

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony NEX-5 Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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 NEX-5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Updated by Sony NEX-5N
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony NEX-5 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Panasonic FP2 and Sony NEX-5, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is very close but the FP2 (1/2.3") and NEX-5 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The FP2 was brought out 5 months prior to the NEX-5 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the FP2 scores versus the NEX-5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month
	
	

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Sony NEX-5

 FP2 NEX-5 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Panasonic FP2

 NEX-5 FP2 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Sony NEX-5

 FP2 NEX-5 
ReleasedJanuary 2010June 2010Same age
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony NEX-5 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP2 offers exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5 has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FP2 and Sony NEX-5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FP2 compared to the NEX-5.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony NEX-5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and NEX-5 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony NEX-5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony NEX-5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FP2 and NEX-5.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The FP2 has the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field tougher.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony NEX-5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-5 as a Portrait photography camera
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
72
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Street photography information
Sony NEX-5 Street photography information
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (151g)
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-5 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
52
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-5 as a Travel photography camera
56
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (151 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
59
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography details
Sony NEX-5 Landscape photography details
32
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
68
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP2
Vlogging with Sony NEX-5
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition (151 grams)
28
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic support
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Sony NEX-5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Sony Alpha NEX-5
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Sony Alpha NEX-5
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-01-06 2010-06-07
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
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 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 gr (0.33 pounds) 287 gr (0.63 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 69
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.2
DXO Low light score not tested 796
Other
Battery life - 330 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $80 $599