Panasonic FP2 vs Sony QX1

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic FP2 versus Sony QX1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the FP2 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The FP2 was unveiled 5 years prior to the QX1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FP2 matches up versus the QX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Sony Alpha QX1. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Sony QX1 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FP2 offers physical measurements 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 QX1 has specifications of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FP2 versus Sony QX1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FP2 versus the QX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and QX1 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Usually, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The visual below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP2 and QX1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FP2 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony QX1 will render more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older FP2 will be behind in sensor technology.