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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony HX100V

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony HX100V Key Specs

Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Announced October 2011
  • Replacement is Sony HX200V
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony HX100V Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic FP5 and Sony HX100V, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP5 was revealed 9 months prior to the HX100V which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the FP5 grades against the HX100V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Sony HX100V

 FP5 HX100V 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Panasonic FP5

 HX100V FP5 
AnnouncedOctober 2011January 2011Newer by 9 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Sony HX100V

 FP5 HX100V 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FP5 provides external measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FP5 and Sony HX100V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FP5 compared to the HX100V.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FP5 and HX100V is 95 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The image underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP5 and HX100V.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX100V to give extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged FP5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX100V Portrait photography highlights
33
good MP (14MP)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP5
Street photography with Sony HX100V
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
50
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competitors (577g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Sports photography advice
Sony HX100V Sports photography advice
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery life (260 CIPA)
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
49
long zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Travel photography advice
Sony HX100V Travel photography advice
65
better than average battery life (260 CIPA)
comes with touch to focus
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
long reach (810mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (577g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography details
Sony HX100V Landscape photography details
40
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
better than average battery life (260 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
47
manual focus
really wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX100V Vlogging highlights
30
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
25
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (577 grams)
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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP5 and Sony HX100V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-10-21
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Touch Screen LCD XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 12.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141 gr (0.31 pounds) 577 gr (1.27 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $199 $429