Panasonic FP2 vs Sony ZV-1
95 Imaging
36 Features
17 Overall
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88 Imaging
55 Features
86 Overall
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony ZV-1 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)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
- Launched May 2020
- Replacement is Sony ZV-1 II
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony ZV-1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Sony ZV-1
FP2 | ZV-1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Panasonic FP2
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Launched | May 2020 | January 2010 | Newer by 126 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Sony ZV-1
FP2 | ZV-1 |
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Sony ZV-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Sony ZV-1 |
Class | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2020-05-27 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine IV | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per second | 24.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 151 grams (0.33 lb) | 294 grams (0.65 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 260 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $80 | $750 |