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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W800

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W800 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
  • Launched January 2010
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W800 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic FP2 versus Sony W800, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and W800 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was announced 5 years earlier than the W800 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FP2 matches up vs the W800 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Sony W800

 FP2 W800 

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Panasonic FP2

 W800 FP2 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2010Fresher by 49 months

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Sony W800

 FP2 W800 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP2 offers exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony W800 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the FP2 compared to the W800.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W800 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and W800 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The visual here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP2 and W800.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony W800 to produce extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older FP2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography factors
Sony W800 Portrait photography factors
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
38
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP2
Street photography with Sony W800
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others (151 grams)
65
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W800 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP2
Travel photography with Sony W800
56
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (151 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
good megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography details
Sony W800 Landscape photography details
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Vlogging factors
Sony W800 Vlogging factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
heavier than others (151g)
33
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Sony W800
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-06 2014-02-13
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.90 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 AVI MPEG4
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 grams (0.33 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $80 $90