Panasonic FP2 vs Sony RX1R II

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FP2 vs Sony RX1R II, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the FP2 (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FP2 was launched 6 years earlier than the RX1R II and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FP2 grades versus the RX1R II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP2 Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FP2 comes with exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony RX1R II has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP2 vs Sony RX1R II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FP2 compared to the RX1R II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and RX1R II is 95 and 78 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The photograph here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP2 and RX1R II.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FP2 because of its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony RX1R II will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 28 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older FP2 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.