Panasonic FP5 vs Sony HX50V
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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony HX50V 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
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
- 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
- Announced April 2013
- Older Model is Sony HX30V
Panasonic FP5 vs Sony HX50V Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic FP5 versus Sony HX50V, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the FP5 (14MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FP5 was announced 3 years prior to the HX50V and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.
Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FP5 scores vs the HX50V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FP5 vs Sony HX50V Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FP5 Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Sony HX50V
FP5 | HX50V | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Panasonic FP5
HX50V | FP5 | |||
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Announced | April 2013 | January 2011 | Fresher by 28 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Sony HX50V
FP5 | HX50V | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Panasonic FP5 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP5 provides outer dimensions 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 HX50V has proportions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FP5 versus Sony HX50V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FP5 against the HX50V.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FP5 and HX50V is 95 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic FP5 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The graphic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP5 and HX50V.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX50V to resolve greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The older FP5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Panasonic FP5 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony HX50V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2013-04-24 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5184 x 2920 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
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 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5 - 6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT Touch Screen LCD | XtraFine LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 141g (0.31 lb) | 272g (0.60 lb) |
Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
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 shots | 400 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $199 | $439 |