Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W830

In this article, we will be matching up the Panasonic FP1 and Sony W830, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and W830 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was introduced 5 years earlier than the W830 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the FP1 matches up against the W830 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Sony W830 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FP1 comes with outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony W830 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP1 and Sony W830 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FP1 vs the W830.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP1 and W830 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The picture below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP1 and W830.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony W830 to render more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged FP1 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.