Panasonic FP5 vs Sony S930

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Panasonic FP5 vs Sony S930, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the FP5 (14MP) and S930 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP5 was unveiled 2 years after the S930 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FP5 grades vs the S930 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FP5 Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP5 provides external measurements 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 S930 has sizing of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the FP5 versus the S930.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP5 and S930 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The pic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP5 and S930.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FP5 to deliver more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger FP5 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.