Panasonic FP2 vs Sony WX50
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony WX50 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
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012
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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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Sony WX50
| FP2 | WX50 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Panasonic FP2
| WX50 | FP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2012 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 25 months |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Sony WX50
| FP2 | WX50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither offers Touch display |
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony WX50 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2012-01-30 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
| 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 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 461k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | - | Clearfoto TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.90 m | 5.30 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 151g (0.33 lbs) | 117g (0.26 lbs) |
| 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 | - | 240 images |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $80 | $250 |