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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W610

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W610 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
  • Released January 2010
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W610 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W610, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was unveiled 24 months before the W610 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FP1 scores vs the W610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Sony W610

 FP1 W610 

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Panasonic FP1

 W610 FP1 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Sony W610

 FP1 W610 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP1 features physical 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) whilst the Sony W610 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

See the Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W610 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FP1 and the W610.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and W610 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The visual here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP1 and W610.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony W610 to give greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older FP1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W610 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Street photography features
Sony W610 Street photography features
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (151g)
56
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP1
Sports photography with Sony W610
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
good resolution (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP1
Travel photography with Sony W610
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (151 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography factors
Sony W610 Landscape photography factors
28
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
33
quite wide (26mm)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Vlogging info
Sony W610 Vlogging info
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (151 grams)
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Sony W610
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-06 2012-01-10
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias 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 images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 grams (0.33 pounds) 113 grams (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 19mm (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 life - 250 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
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