Panasonic FP5 vs Sony HX30V
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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Released February 2012
- Older Model is Sony HX20V
- Successor is Sony HX50V
Panasonic FP5 vs Sony HX30V Overview
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Panasonic FP5 vs Sony HX30V Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Sony HX30V
FP5 | HX30V | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Panasonic FP5
HX30V | FP5 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | January 2011 | Fresher by 13 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Sony HX30V
FP5 | HX30V | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Panasonic FP5 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic FP5 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison
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.
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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony HX30V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
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 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT Touch Screen LCD | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m | 7.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 141 gr (0.31 pounds) | 254 gr (0.56 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | 320 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $199 | $420 |