Panasonic FP2 vs Sony QX30

The following is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic FP2 vs Sony QX30, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and QX30 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was introduced 5 years prior to the QX30 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FP2 matches up versus the QX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Sony QX30 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP2 offers 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) and the Sony QX30 has measurements of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FP2 vs Sony QX30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FP2 against the QX30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and QX30 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP2 and QX30.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony QX30 to resolve more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged FP2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.