Panasonic FP2 vs Sony HX5
95 Imaging
36 Features
17 Overall
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92 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony HX5 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony HX5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Sony HX5
FP2 | HX5 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Panasonic FP2
HX5 | FP2 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Sony HX5
FP2 | HX5 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | June 2010 | Same age | |
Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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).
See the Panasonic FP2 versus Sony HX5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and HX5 is 95 and 92 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony HX5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | |
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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 |