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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony WX10

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
38
Overall
38

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(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
  • Launched January 2010
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2011
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic FP2 versus Sony WX10, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was brought out 12 months earlier than the WX10 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FP2 matches up versus the WX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Sony WX10

 FP2 WX10 

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Panasonic FP2

 WX10 FP2 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display dimension2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Sony WX10

 FP2 WX10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP2 has got outer 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) whilst the Sony WX10 has sizing of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the FP2 against the WX10.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and WX10 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FP2 and WX10.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX10 to resolve greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FP2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography information
Sony WX10 Portrait photography information
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
38
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Street photography information
Sony WX10 Street photography information
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Sports photography features
Sony WX10 Sports photography features
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP2
Travel photography with Sony WX10
56
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX10 Landscape photography highlights
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
49
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX10 as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Sony WX10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-06 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.8 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 grams (0.33 lb) 161 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $80 $200