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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W510

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W510 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 W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W510 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic FP1 and Sony W510, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the W510 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was launched 12 months prior to the W510 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FP1 grades versus the W510 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Sony W510

 FP1 W510 

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Panasonic FP1

 W510 FP1 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Sony W510

 FP1 W510 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP1 enjoys exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony W510 has proportions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FP1 and Sony W510 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FP1 versus the W510.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FP1 and W510 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP1 and W510.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you really should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older FP1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography info
Sony W510 Portrait photography info
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Street photography info
Sony W510 Street photography info
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (151 grams)
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP1
Sports photography with Sony W510
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Travel photography info
Sony W510 Travel photography info
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (151 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP1
Landscape photography with Sony W510
28
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
32
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP1
Vlogging with Sony W510
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
heavier than competition (151g)
29
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Sony W510
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV BIONZ
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 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m (Auto ISO) 2.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 grams (0.33 lbs) 119 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $153 $99