Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W610

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.