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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony HX5

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony HX5 Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
Sony HX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2010
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony HX5 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Panasonic FP2 versus Sony HX5, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the FP2 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor size.

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The FP2 was unveiled 5 months before the HX5 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FP2 matches up versus the HX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Sony HX5

 FP2 HX5 

Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Panasonic FP2

 HX5 FP2 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Sony HX5

 FP2 HX5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010June 2010Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FP2 enjoys physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony HX5 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the FP2 compared to the HX5.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony HX5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and HX5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony HX5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The image below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FP2 and HX5.

Clearly, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FP2 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic FP2 will result in more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony HX5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony HX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony HX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX5 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
20
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Street photography advice
Sony HX5 Street photography advice
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than others in class (151g)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Sports photography factors
Sony HX5 Sports photography factors
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Travel photography info
Sony HX5 Travel photography info
56
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (151 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP2
Landscape photography with Sony HX5
33
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
37
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP2
Vlogging with Sony HX5
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (151 grams)
31
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony HX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Sony HX5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-06 2010-06-16
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 grams (0.33 lb) 200 grams (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $80 $275