Panasonic FP2 vs Sony RX100 V

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic FP2 and Sony RX100 V, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the FP2 (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") boast different sensor sizes.

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The FP2 was revealed 7 years before the RX100 V and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FP2 grades versus the RX100 V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FP2 has got outer 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 V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FP2 against the RX100 V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and RX100 V is 95 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FP2 and RX100 V.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FP2 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony RX100 V will deliver extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older FP2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.