Panasonic FP2 vs Sony NEX-5N
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Revealed October 2011
- Replaced the Sony NEX-5
- New Model is Sony NEX-5R
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony NEX-5N Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic FP2 vs Sony NEX-5N, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is fairly comparable but the FP2 (1/2.3") and NEX-5N (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe FP2 was revealed 21 months prior to the NEX-5N making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FP2 matches up vs the NEX-5N in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony NEX-5N Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FP2 Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Sony NEX-5N
FP2 | NEX-5N |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Panasonic FP2
NEX-5N | FP2 | |||
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Revealed | October 2011 | January 2010 | Fresher by 21 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Sony NEX-5N
FP2 | NEX-5N | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP2 features exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5N has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FP2 vs Sony NEX-5N in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FP2 and the NEX-5N.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and NEX-5N is 95 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP2 and NEX-5N.
As you have seen, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FP2 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony NEX-5N will provide extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The older FP2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Sony Alpha NEX-5N | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Sony Alpha NEX-5N |
Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2011-10-03 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m | 12.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 151 gr (0.33 lbs) | 269 gr (0.59 lbs) |
Physical 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 Overall rating | not tested | 77 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1079 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 460 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $80 | $550 |