Panasonic FP2 vs Sony RX1

Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic FP2 vs Sony RX1, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the FP2 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The FP2 was released 4 years earlier than the RX1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FP2 grades vs the RX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP2 comes with outside 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 RX1 has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the FP2 vs the RX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and RX1 is 95 and 79 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP2 and RX1.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FP2 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX1 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The older FP2 will be behind in sensor tech.