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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony WX70

Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
17 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony WX70 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
  • Announced January 2010
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic FP2 and Sony WX70, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FP2 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the WX70 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the FP2 grades vs the WX70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Sony WX70

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Panasonic FP2

		

		

			
 WX70 FP2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 25 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Sony WX70

		

		

			
 FP2 WX70 
Manually focus  Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FP2 has got external 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) and the Sony WX70 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FP2 and Sony WX70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the FP2 and the WX70.
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony WX70 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and WX70 is 95 and 97 respectively.
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The visual underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FP2 and WX70.
All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX70 to deliver greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older FP2 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
	
			Panasonic FP2 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FP2 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography information
Sony WX70 Portrait photography information
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 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 has face detect focus
 no manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Panasonic FP2 Street photography factors
Sony WX70 Street photography factors
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
68
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 boasts focus by touch
 lighter than average (114g)
 no moving screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FP2 Sports photography information
Sony WX70 Sports photography information
34
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Panasonic FP2 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony WX70 as a Travel photography camera
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 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition in class (151g)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not great (35mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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 lighter than average (114 grams)
 boasts focus by touch
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 built-in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
 Panasonic FP2 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony WX70 as a Landscape photography camera
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not great (35mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse function
43
 really wide (25mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
 lack of manual exposure
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FP2 Vlogging information
Sony WX70 Vlogging information
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not great (35mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external microphone socket
 more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
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 really wide (25mm)
 built-in touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than average (114g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 missing mic socket
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Sony WX70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-06 2012-01-30
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.90 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 151 grams (0.33 lbs) 114 grams (0.25 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 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 life - 240 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $80 $242