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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W730

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W730 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W730 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W730, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the W730 (16MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was launched 4 years prior to the W730 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FP2 matches up vs the W730 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Sony W730

 FP2 W730 

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Panasonic FP2

 W730 FP2 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 36 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Sony W730

 FP2 W730 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FP2 features exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony W730 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the FP2 versus the W730.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and W730 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FP2 and W730.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W730 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged FP2 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography features
Sony W730 Portrait photography features
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
decent MP (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP2
Street photography with Sony W730
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (151g)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W730 as a Sports photography camera
35
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Travel photography features
Sony W730 Travel photography features
56
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
offers focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP2
Landscape photography with Sony W730
33
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
39
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Vlogging information
Sony W730 Vlogging information
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
34
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Sony W730
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2013-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 gr (0.33 lbs) 122 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 life - 240 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
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 One One
Launch cost $80 $138