Panasonic FP5 vs Sony QX1

Here is a thorough overview of the Panasonic FP5 and Sony QX1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the FP5 (14MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the FP5 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The FP5 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the QX1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FP5 grades vs the QX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 & Sony Alpha QX1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FP5 Gallery & Sony QX1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP5 enjoys exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony QX1 has sizing of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FP5 versus the QX1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FP5 and QX1 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Often, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FP5 and QX1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FP5 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony QX1 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older FP5 will be behind in sensor tech.