Panasonic FP2 vs Sony HX100V

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FP2 versus Sony HX100V, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was unveiled 21 months earlier than the HX100V which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FP2 grades vs the HX100V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FP2 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP2 has got outer 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 HX100V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FP2 versus Sony HX100V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the FP2 compared to the HX100V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and HX100V is 95 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP2 and HX100V.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony HX100V to offer extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FP2 is going to be behind in sensor tech.