Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W510
95 Imaging
36 Features
17 Overall
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96 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W510 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
- Announced January 2011

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W510 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W510, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the W510 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The FP2 was introduced 12 months before the W510 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the FP2 grades vs the W510 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W510 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Sony W510 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Sony W510
FP2 | W510 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Panasonic FP2
W510 | FP2 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 12 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Sony W510
FP2 | W510 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP2 comes with outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony W510 has sizing of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W510 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the FP2 versus the W510.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and W510 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP2 and W510.
To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FP2 to offer you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FP2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W510 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine IV | BIONZ |
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 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 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.90 m | 2.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 151g (0.33 lbs) | 119g (0.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $80 | $99 |