Panasonic FP2 vs Sony WX30
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Released July 2011
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In this write-up, we are evaluating the Panasonic FP2 versus Sony WX30, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FP2 was announced 18 months prior to the WX30 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the FP2 matches up vs the WX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Panasonic FP2 vs Sony WX30 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP2 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Sony WX30
| FP2 | WX30 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Panasonic FP2
| WX30 | FP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2011 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 18 months |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Sony WX30
| FP2 | WX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP2 offers exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FP2 versus Sony WX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the FP2 compared to the WX30.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and WX30 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FP2 and WX30.
As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX30 to offer you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged FP2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2011-07-25 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine IV | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.90 m | 3.70 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | 151g (0.33 lb) | 117g (0.26 lb) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| 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 | ||
| Battery life | - | 250 pictures |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $80 | $259 |