Panasonic FP2 vs Sony RX100 IV

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic FP2 versus Sony RX100 IV, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and RX100 IV (20MP) and the FP2 (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FP2 was manufactured 6 years prior to the RX100 IV which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the FP2 scores vs the RX100 IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FP2 Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FP2 features external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 IV has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FP2 versus Sony RX100 IV in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FP2 compared to the RX100 IV.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and RX100 IV is 95 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP2 and RX100 IV.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FP2 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX100 IV will give you more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged FP2 is going to be behind in sensor tech.