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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony HX9V 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony HX9V Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic FP2 versus Sony HX9V, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FP2 was introduced 18 months earlier than the HX9V making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FP2 grades vs the HX9V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Sony HX9V

 FP2 HX9V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Panasonic FP2

 HX9V FP2 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2010More recent by 18 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Sony HX9V

 FP2 HX9V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FP2 has got outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP2 versus Sony HX9V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the FP2 and the HX9V.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and HX9V is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FP2 and HX9V.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX9V to show more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older FP2 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
39
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Street photography advice
Sony HX9V Street photography advice
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (151 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Sports photography camera
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Travel photography advice
Sony HX9V Travel photography advice
56
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (151g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography info
Sony HX9V Landscape photography info
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
49
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Vlogging advice
Sony HX9V Vlogging advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (151 grams)
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Sony HX9V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-06 2011-07-19
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.90 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151g (0.33 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $80 $328