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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony QX100

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
51
Features
44
Overall
48

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony QX100 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 QX100
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Sony QX100

 FP2 QX100 
Screen dimensions2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Panasonic FP2

 QX100 FP2 
IntroducedSeptember 2013January 2010More 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 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony QX100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and QX100 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony QX100 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony QX100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony QX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony QX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP2
Portrait photography with Sony QX100
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
53
focusing manually
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
comes with face detection focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Street photography factors
Sony QX100 Street photography factors
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (151g)
71
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
has focus via touch
screen does not articulate
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Sports photography advice
Sony QX100 Sports photography advice
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
max fps low (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony QX100 as a Travel photography camera
56
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (151g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
has focus via touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony QX100 as a Landscape photography camera
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
54
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
screen is small ( inch)
no manual mode
has no RAW support
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony QX100 as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (151 grams)
38
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony QX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Sony QX100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
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