Panasonic FP2 vs Sony RX100 VI

Here is a extended assessment of the Panasonic FP2 and Sony RX100 VI, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the FP2 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FP2 was revealed 9 years prior to the RX100 VI and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FP2 matches up against the RX100 VI when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP2 provides exterior 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 RX100 VI has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP2 and Sony RX100 VI in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FP2 versus the RX100 VI.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and RX100 VI is 95 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The graphic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FP2 and RX100 VI.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FP2 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony RX100 VI will give you greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older FP2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.