Panasonic FP5 vs Sony WX30
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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony WX30 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
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Revealed July 2011
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In this write-up, we are reviewing the Panasonic FP5 versus Sony WX30, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FP5 was revealed 6 months before the WX30 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the FP5 grades vs the WX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FP5 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Sony WX30
| FP5 | WX30 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Panasonic FP5
| WX30 | FP5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Sony WX30
| FP5 | WX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 |  | July 2011 | Similar generation |
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Panasonic FP5 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP5 has got outside 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) and the Sony WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FP5 against the WX30.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP5 and WX30 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FP5 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP5 and WX30.
As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX30 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively.
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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2011-01-05 | 2011-07-25 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine IV | BIONZ |
| 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 | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | TFT Touch Screen LCD | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 6.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.90 m | 3.70 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 141 gr (0.31 lb) | 117 gr (0.26 lb) |
| Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 260 shots | 250 shots |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $199 | $259 |