Panasonic FP2 vs Sony S930

In this write-up, we are matching up the Panasonic FP2 and Sony S930, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and S930 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was introduced 13 months later than the S930 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the FP2 matches up against the S930 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP2 Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP2 has physical 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) while the Sony S930 has dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FP2 and Sony S930 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the FP2 vs the S930.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and S930 is 95 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FP2 and S930.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FP2 to offer more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern FP2 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.