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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony QX1

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony QX1 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
  • Launched January 2010
Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Launched September 2014
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony QX1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Sony QX1

 FP2 QX1 
Screen dimensions2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Panasonic FP2

 QX1 FP2 
LaunchedSeptember 2014January 2010Fresher by 56 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Sony QX1

 FP2 QX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony QX1 size comparison

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

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony QX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony QX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony QX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony QX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography info
Sony QX1 Portrait photography info
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
66
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Street photography info
Sony QX1 Street photography info
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average in class (151g)
69
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (216g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Sports photography advice
Sony QX1 Sports photography advice
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
56
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery power (440 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony QX1 as a Travel photography camera
56
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (151 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
good battery power (440 shots)
includes focus by touch
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (216g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony QX1 as a Landscape photography camera
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
64
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (440 shots)
small screen ( inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Vlogging factors
Sony QX1 Vlogging factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
heavier than average in class (151g)
32
built-in touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (216g)
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony QX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Sony QX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Sony Alpha QX1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Sony Alpha QX1
Category Ultracompact Lens-style
Launched 2010-01-06 2014-09-03
Body design Ultracompact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 6400 16000
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 1.6
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches -
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
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 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151g (0.33 lbs) 216g (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 440 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $80 $500