Panasonic FP2 vs Sony WX50

Here is a complete review of the Panasonic FP2 versus Sony WX50, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was launched 3 years prior to the WX50 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the FP2 scores versus the WX50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP2 offers external measurements 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 WX50 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP2 versus Sony WX50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FP2 vs the WX50.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and WX50 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The visual below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP2 and WX50.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony WX50 to give more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The older FP2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.