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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W310

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W310 Key Specs

Panasonic FP1
(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
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 FP1 vs Sony W310 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Panasonic FP1 versus Sony W310, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the W310 (12MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was brought out within a month of the W310 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the FP1 matches up vs the W310 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Sony W310

 FP1 W310 

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Panasonic FP1

 W310 FP1 

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Sony W310

 FP1 W310 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP1 has external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony W310 has proportions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FP1 vs the W310.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP1 and W310 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The graphic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP1 and W310.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files however you would want to take the age of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography info
Sony W310 Portrait photography info
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP1
Street photography with Sony W310
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than average (151g)
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP1
Sports photography with Sony W310
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Travel photography information
Sony W310 Travel photography information
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average (151g)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography advice
Sony W310 Landscape photography advice
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Vlogging information
Sony W310 Vlogging information
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than average (151g)
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Sony W310
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV -
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 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 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data 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 151g (0.33 lb) 137g (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $153 $150