Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W370
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W370 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
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Released January 2010
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Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W370, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FP1 was unveiled very close to the W370 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FP1 matches up vs the W370 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Sony W370
| FP1 | W370 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Panasonic FP1
| W370 | FP1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Sony W370
| FP1 | W370 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2010 |  | January 2010 | Similar generation |
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP1 features outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the FP1 versus the W370.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP1 and W370 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The picture here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FP1 and W370.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W370 to offer you more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively.
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W370 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2010-01-07 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 34-238mm (7.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.6-5.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 6.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.90 m (Auto ISO) | 5.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | 151g (0.33 lb) | 179g (0.39 lb) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| 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, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $153 | $230 |
