Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W290
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W290 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
- Announced February 2009
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W290 Overview
Below is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic FP1 versus Sony W290, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the W290 (12MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FP1 was unveiled 11 months later than the W290 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.
Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FP1 grades against the W290 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W290 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Sony W290
FP1 | W290 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | February 2009 | More recent by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Panasonic FP1
W290 | FP1 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Sony W290
FP1 | W290 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FP1 features outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony W290 has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FP1 versus Sony W290 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FP1 against the W290.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and W290 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP1 and W290.
As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs although you will want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent FP1 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W290 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.90 m (Auto ISO) | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 151 gr (0.33 lb) | 167 gr (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $153 | $230 |