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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony QX30

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony QX30 Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Introduced September 2014
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony QX30 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Sony QX30

 FP2 QX30 
Screen sizing2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Panasonic FP2

 QX30 FP2 
IntroducedSeptember 2014January 2010Newer by 56 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Sony QX30

 FP2 QX30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony QX30 size comparison

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

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony QX30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony QX30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony QX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony QX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography advice
Sony QX30 Portrait photography advice
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MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
38
MP count good (20MP)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Street photography factors
Sony QX30 Street photography factors
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others in class (151g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Sports photography details
Sony QX30 Sports photography details
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Travel photography information
Sony QX30 Travel photography information
56
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (151g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
provides focus via touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony QX30 as a Landscape photography camera
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
39
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Vlogging details
Sony QX30 Vlogging details
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
heavier than others in class (151g)
35
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony QX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Sony QX30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
Class Ultracompact Lens-style
Introduced 2010-01-06 2014-09-03
Physical type Ultracompact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" -
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro None
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 gr (0.33 lb) 193 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
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 life - 200 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $80 $348