Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W830

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W830, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and W830 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was launched 5 years before the W830 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the FP2 grades vs the W830 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FP2 Gallery and Sony W830 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP2 comes with outside 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 W830 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W830 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the FP2 versus the W830.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and W830 is 95 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP2 and W830.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony W830 to give more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older FP2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.