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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W510

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W510 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
  • Announced January 2010
Sony W510
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Sony W510

 FP2 W510 

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Panasonic FP2

 W510 FP2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Sony W510

 FP2 W510 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W510 size comparison

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

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP2
Portrait photography with Sony W510
28
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Street photography details
Sony W510 Street photography details
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (151g)
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W510 as a Sports photography camera
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP2
Travel photography with Sony W510
56
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP2
Landscape photography with Sony W510
33
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP2
Vlogging with Sony W510
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition (151g)
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Sony W510
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
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