Clicky

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony NEX-5T 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-5R
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic FP2 and Sony NEX-5T, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is relatively well matched but the FP2 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The FP2 was introduced 4 years prior to the NEX-5T and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FP2 grades vs the NEX-5T with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary
	
	

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

 FP2 NEX-5T 

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

 NEX-5T FP2 
LaunchedAugust 2013January 2010More recent by 44 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

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

 FP2 NEX-5T 

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP2 features physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5T has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FP2 and Sony NEX-5T in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the FP2 vs the NEX-5T.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and NEX-5T is 95 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony NEX-5T top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP2 and NEX-5T.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FP2 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony NEX-5T will give you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older FP2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography details
Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography details
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
74
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP2
Street photography with Sony NEX-5T
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than average (151g)
80
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Sports photography highlights
Sony NEX-5T Sports photography highlights
34
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
69
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Travel photography highlights
Sony NEX-5T Travel photography highlights
56
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (151 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
77
offers focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Timelapse mode
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Landscape photography camera
32
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Vlogging factors
Sony NEX-5T Vlogging factors
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than average (151g)
73
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Sony NEX-5T
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Sony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-01-06 2013-08-27
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 99
Cross type focus points - 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
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151g (0.33 lbs) 276g (0.61 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1015
Other
Battery life - 330 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $80 $400