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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W710

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W710 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 W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W710 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W710, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the W710 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the W710 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FP2 scores against the W710 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Sony W710

 FP2 W710 

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Panasonic FP2

 W710 FP2 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 36 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Sony W710

 FP2 W710 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP2 has got exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony W710 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W710 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the FP2 compared to the W710.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and W710 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP2 and W710.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W710 to produce more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FP2 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W710 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Street photography details
Sony W710 Street photography details
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average (151g)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Sports photography details
Sony W710 Sports photography details
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W710 as a Travel photography camera
56
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (151g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
includes focus by touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W710 as a Landscape photography camera
32
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
39
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W710 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
heavier than average (151g)
34
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (114g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Sony W710
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2013-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 grams (0.33 pounds) 114 grams (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 240 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $80 $90