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Panasonic F5 vs Sony W810

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Panasonic F5 vs Sony W810 Key Specs

Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Panasonic F5 vs Sony W810 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic F5 versus Sony W810, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the F5 (14MP) and W810 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The F5 was released 12 months prior to the W810 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the F5 matches up vs the W810 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Sony W810

 F5 W810 

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Panasonic F5

 W810 F5 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2013Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Sony W810

 F5 W810 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Panasonic F5 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic F5 enjoys exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony W810 has proportions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic F5 versus Sony W810 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the F5 and the W810.

Panasonic F5 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the F5 and W810 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic F5 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The visual here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the F5 and W810.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony W810 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older F5 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic F5 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic F5 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic F5 Portrait photography factors
Sony W810 Portrait photography factors
29
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
38
good MP (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic F5 Street photography information
Sony W810 Street photography information
56
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic F5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W810 as a Sports photography camera
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic F5
Travel photography with Sony W810
68
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic F5
Landscape photography with Sony W810
33
really wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
41
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic F5
Vlogging with Sony W810
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
32
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic F5 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic F5 and Sony W810
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2013-01-07 2014-01-07
Physical type 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 14MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.70 m 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 pounds) 111g (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 shots 200 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $100 $100