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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony QX1

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