Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W800

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Sony W800 Gallery.

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.

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

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.