Panasonic FP5 vs Sony HX30V

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FP5 versus Sony HX30V, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FP5 (14MP) and HX30V (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP5 was unveiled 13 months prior to the HX30V making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FP5 matches up versus the HX30V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FP5 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP5 comes with exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony HX30V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

See the Panasonic FP5 versus Sony HX30V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FP5 versus the HX30V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP5 and HX30V is 95 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP5 and HX30V.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX30V to show greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older FP5 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.