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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W310

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W310 Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W310 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FP2 versus Sony W310, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the W310 (12MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was revealed about the same time to the W310 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the FP2 scores against the W310 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Sony W310

 FP2 W310 

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Panasonic FP2

 W310 FP2 

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Sony W310

 FP2 W310 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP2 features physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony W310 has sizing of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FP2 vs the W310.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and W310 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FP2 and W310.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FP2 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP2
Portrait photography with Sony W310
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Street photography information
Sony W310 Street photography information
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors (151 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP2
Sports photography with Sony W310
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
slow fps (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Travel photography highlights
Sony W310 Travel photography highlights
56
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (151g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography info
Sony W310 Landscape photography info
33
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Vlogging info
Sony W310 Vlogging info
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competitors (151g)
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Sony W310
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV -
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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.90 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151g (0.33 lbs) 137g (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $80 $150