Panasonic FP2 vs Sony ZV-1

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic FP2 versus Sony ZV-1, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the FP2 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The FP2 was manufactured 11 years prior to the ZV-1 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the FP2 grades vs the ZV-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Sony ZV-1. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP2 provides external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP2 versus Sony ZV-1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the FP2 against the ZV-1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and ZV-1 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The pic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FP2 and ZV-1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FP2 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony ZV-1 will deliver more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FP2 is going to be behind in sensor tech.