Clicky

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W810

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W810 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 W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2014
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W810 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic FP2 versus Sony W810, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and W810 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FP2 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the W810 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FP2 matches up versus the W810 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban
	
	

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Sony W810

 FP2 W810 

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Panasonic FP2

 W810 FP2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2010Fresher by 48 months

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Sony W810

 FP2 W810 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP2 offers physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony W810 has proportions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FP2 versus Sony W810 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the FP2 versus the W810.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and W810 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP2 and W810.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony W810 to offer more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older FP2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography information
Sony W810 Portrait photography information
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
38
good megapixels (20MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP2
Street photography with Sony W810
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (151g)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Sports photography factors
Sony W810 Sports photography factors
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W810 as a Travel photography camera
56
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (151g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W810 Landscape photography highlights
32
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Vlogging advice
Sony W810 Vlogging advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (151 grams)
32
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Sony W810
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes 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
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151g (0.33 pounds) 111g (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 - 200 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $80 $100