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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony QX1

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony QX1 Key Specs

Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Announced September 2014
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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony QX1 Overview

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.

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