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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony QX10

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
34
Overall
39

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony QX10 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
  • Launched January 2010
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Introduced September 2013
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony QX10 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Panasonic FP2 vs Sony QX10, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and QX10 (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was manufactured 4 years prior to the QX10 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the FP2 scores against the QX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Sony QX10

 FP2 QX10 
Screen dimension2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Panasonic FP2

 QX10 FP2 
IntroducedSeptember 2013January 2010Newer by 44 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Sony QX10

 FP2 QX10 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP2 features external dimensions 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 QX10 has proportions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the FP2 compared to the QX10.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and QX10 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP2 and QX10.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony QX10 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FP2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography details
Sony QX10 Portrait photography details
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Street photography details
Sony QX10 Street photography details
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (151g)
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than others in class (105 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Sports photography camera
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Travel photography highlights
Sony QX10 Travel photography highlights
56
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (151 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others in class (105g)
supports focus by touch
megapixel count decent (18MP)
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography info
Sony QX10 Landscape photography info
33
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
39
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP2
Vlogging with Sony QX10
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (151 grams)
34
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (105 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1440 x 1080 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Sony QX10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Class Ultracompact Lens-style
Launched 2010-01-06 2013-09-04
Body design Ultracompact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV -
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 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" -
Screen resolution 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.90 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro None
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1440x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151g (0.33 lbs) 105g (0.23 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $80 $250