Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W320
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35 Features
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97 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W320 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
- Released January 2010
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W320 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic FP1 versus Sony W320, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the W320 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FP1 was unveiled around the same time to the W320 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FP1 matches up against the W320 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W320 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Sony W320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Sony W320
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Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Panasonic FP1
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Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Sony W320
FP1 | W320 | |||
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Released | January 2010 | January 2010 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP1 comes with outside measurements 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 W320 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FP1 versus Sony W320 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FP1 compared to the W320.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP1 and W320 is 95 and 97 respectively.
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP1 and W320.
As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony W320 to show more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively.
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W320 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 1s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m (Auto ISO) | 4.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 151 grams (0.33 pounds) | 117 grams (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 ID | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $153 | $269 |