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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony WX9

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony WX9 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
  • Released January 2010
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony WX9 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FP2 and Sony WX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was introduced 12 months prior to the WX9 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FP2 grades against the WX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Sony WX9

 FP2 WX9 

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Panasonic FP2

 WX9 FP2 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 12 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Sony WX9

 FP2 WX9 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP2 has got physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony WX9 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP2 and Sony WX9 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FP2 and the WX9.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and WX9 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FP2 and WX9.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony WX9 to resolve greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older FP2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX9 Portrait photography factors
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Sports photography camera
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Travel photography advice
Sony WX9 Travel photography advice
56
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP2
Landscape photography with Sony WX9
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Vlogging advice
Sony WX9 Vlogging advice
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Sony WX9
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-06 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Max 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
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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 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
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 gr (0.33 lb) -
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 ID - NP-BN1
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 1 1
Price at release $80 $188