Panasonic FP5 vs Sony HX9V

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic FP5 vs Sony HX9V, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP5 was unveiled 6 months earlier than the HX9V so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FP5 scores against the HX9V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FP5 Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FP5 features physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the FP5 against the HX9V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FP5 and HX9V is 95 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The picture here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP5 and HX9V.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX9V to provide extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.