Panasonic FP2 vs Sony WX1
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Revealed August 2009
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Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FP2 vs Sony WX1, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the FP2 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FP2 was introduced 6 months later than the WX1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FP2 grades against the WX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Panasonic FP2 vs Sony WX1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP2 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Sony WX1
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Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Panasonic FP2
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Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Sony WX1
| FP2 | WX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2010 |  | August 2009 | Same generation |
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP2 enjoys exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FP2 vs Sony WX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FP2 versus the WX1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and WX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP2 and WX1.
As you can see, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FP2 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic FP2 will provide you with more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony WX1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2009-08-06 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine IV | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 160 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 2s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.90 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 151 grams (0.33 lb) | 149 grams (0.33 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $80 | $149 |