Panasonic FP2 vs Sony HX30V

Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FP2 vs Sony HX30V, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and HX30V (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was introduced 3 years before the HX30V and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FP2 matches up against the HX30V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP2 has got outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FP2 compared to the HX30V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and HX30V is 95 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP2 and HX30V.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX30V to provide you with extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older FP2 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.