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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony QX1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony QX1 Key Specs

Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced July 2009
Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Revealed September 2014
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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony QX1 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic FP8 versus Sony QX1, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Lens-style by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the FP8 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The FP8 was released 6 years earlier than the QX1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the FP8 scores against the QX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Sony QX1

 FP8 QX1 
Screen size2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Panasonic FP8

 QX1 FP8 
RevealedSeptember 2014July 2009Fresher by 62 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Sony QX1

 FP8 QX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP8 features outside measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony QX1 has sizing of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FP8 versus the QX1.

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony QX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FP8 and QX1 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony QX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FP8 and QX1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FP8 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony QX1 will give more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older FP8 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony QX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony QX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony QX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography details
Sony QX1 Portrait photography details
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
66
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Street photography information
Sony QX1 Street photography information
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average in class (151 grams)
69
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (216 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP8
Sports photography with Sony QX1
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
56
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery pack (440 shots)
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP8
Travel photography with Sony QX1
56
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (151 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
good battery pack (440 per charge)
provides focus by touch
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (216g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography factors
Sony QX1 Landscape photography factors
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
64
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (440 per charge)
screen is somewhat small ( inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP8
Vlogging with Sony QX1
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
heavier than average in class (151g)
32
has touchscreen
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competitors in class (216 grams)
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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony QX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP8 and Sony QX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8Sony Alpha QX1
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Sony Alpha QX1
Category Ultracompact Lens-style
Announced 2009-07-27 2014-09-03
Physical type Ultracompact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine V Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 6400 16000
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches -
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151g (0.33 lbs) 216g (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1")
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 - 440 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $300 $500