Panasonic FP2 vs Sony WX500

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FP2 and Sony WX500, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and WX500 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was revealed 6 years prior to the WX500 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FP2 matches up against the WX500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP2 provides exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony WX500 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FP2 and Sony WX500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the FP2 versus the WX500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and WX500 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FP2 and WX500.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony WX500 to produce extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older FP2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.