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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony NEX-5N

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
Portability
89
Imaging
56
Features
69
Overall
61

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(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
Sony NEX-5N
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Sony NEX-5N

 FP2 NEX-5N 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Panasonic FP2

 NEX-5N FP2 
RevealedOctober 2011January 2010Fresher by 21 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Sony NEX-5N

 FP2 NEX-5N 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony NEX-5N size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-5N as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
73
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Street photography details
Sony NEX-5N Street photography details
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (151g)
80
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-5N as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
58
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery life (460 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-5N as a Travel photography camera
56
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (151 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
good battery life (460 per charge)
includes focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP2
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-5N
32
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
71
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3")
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (460 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Vlogging info
Sony NEX-5N Vlogging info
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
heavier than competition (151g)
33
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external mic port
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Sony NEX-5N
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Sony Alpha NEX-5N
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