Panasonic FP2 vs Sony QX100
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36 Features
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51 Features
44 Overall
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony QX100 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
- Introduced September 2013
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony QX100 Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FP2 vs Sony QX100, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the FP2 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") boast different sensor size.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FP2 was manufactured 4 years prior to the QX100 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FP2 grades vs the QX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony QX100 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Sony QX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Sony QX100
FP2 | QX100 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 2.7" | " | Bigger screen (+2.7") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 0k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Panasonic FP2
QX100 | FP2 | |||
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Introduced | September 2013 | January 2010 | More modern by 44 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Sony QX100
FP2 | QX100 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony QX100 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FP2 has 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) and the Sony QX100 has specifications of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FP2 vs Sony QX100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the FP2 vs the QX100.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and QX100 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony QX100 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP2 and QX100.
Clearly, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FP2 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony QX100 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged FP2 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony QX100 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 |
Category | Ultracompact | Lens-style |
Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2013-09-05 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 160 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
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) | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | - |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 0k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | Depends on connected smartphone |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | None |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 151 grams (0.33 pounds) | 179 grams (0.39 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") |
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 | - | 200 photographs |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN, |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $80 | $268 |