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Panasonic F5 vs Sony W310

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic F5 vs Sony W310 Key Specs

Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Panasonic F5 vs Sony W310 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Panasonic F5 versus Sony W310, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the W310 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The F5 was launched 3 years after the W310 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the F5 grades vs the W310 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Sony W310

 F5 W310 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 37 months

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Panasonic F5

 W310 F5 

Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Sony W310

 F5 W310 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Panasonic F5 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic F5 enjoys external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has sizing of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic F5 versus Sony W310 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the F5 and the W310.

Panasonic F5 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the F5 and W310 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic F5 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the F5 and W310.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic F5 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher F5 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic F5 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic F5 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic F5 Portrait photography information
Sony W310 Portrait photography information
29
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic F5
Street photography with Sony W310
56
lighter than competition (121g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic F5 Sports photography advice
Sony W310 Sports photography advice
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic F5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W310 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (121 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
58
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic F5
Landscape photography with Sony W310
33
quite wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic F5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W310 as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (121g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Panasonic F5 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic F5 and Sony W310
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2013-01-07 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.70 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 lbs) 137g (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 250 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $100 $150