Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W530

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W530, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the W530 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was manufactured 12 months prior to the W530 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FP2 scores vs the W530 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Sony W530 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP2 has physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony W530 has sizing of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FP2 versus the W530.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and W530 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP2 and W530.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs however you will want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged FP2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.