Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W570
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W570 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
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
- Launched January 2011
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On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic FP1 and Sony W570, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and W570 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FP1 was announced 12 months earlier than the W570 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FP1 scores versus the W570 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Sony W570 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Sony W570
| FP1 | W570 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Panasonic FP1
| W570 | FP1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2011 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 12 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Sony W570
| FP1 | W570 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal display measurement |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FP1 has got 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) while the Sony W570 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FP1 and Sony W570 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FP1 versus the W570.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FP1 and W570 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The image here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP1 and W570.
All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W570 to provide you with more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged FP1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W570 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2011-01-06 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine IV | BIONZ |
| 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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | - | 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 rate | 6.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.90 m (Auto ISO) | 3.70 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| 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 | 151 grams (0.33 pounds) | 116 grams (0.26 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 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 |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $153 | $159 |