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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W320

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W320 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Panasonic FP2 and Sony W320, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the W320 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was manufactured within a month of the W320 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FP2 matches up versus the W320 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Sony W320

 FP2 W320 

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Panasonic FP2

 W320 FP2 

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Sony W320

 FP2 W320 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP2 comes with external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony W320 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Panasonic FP2 and Sony W320 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the FP2 versus the W320.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and W320 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP2 and W320.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos however you really should take the release date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP2
Portrait photography with Sony W320
28
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Street photography highlights
Sony W320 Street photography highlights
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than average in class (151g)
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Sports photography factors
Sony W320 Sports photography factors
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
megapixel count good (14MP)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Travel photography features
Sony W320 Travel photography features
56
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (151g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography features
Sony W320 Landscape photography features
32
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
33
relatively wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Vlogging information
Sony W320 Vlogging information
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than average in class (151g)
26
relatively wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Sony W320
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV -
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151g (0.33 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $80 $269