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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W310

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W310 Key Specs

Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2011
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W310 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic FP5 versus Sony W310, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the W310 (12MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP5 was announced 13 months later than the W310 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FP5 scores vs the W310 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Sony W310

 FP5 W310 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Panasonic FP5

 W310 FP5 

Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Sony W310

 FP5 W310 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP5 enjoys outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony W310 has dimensions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the FP5 and the W310.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FP5 and W310 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FP5 and W310.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FP5 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent FP5 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W310 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good resolution (14MP)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Street photography factors
Sony W310 Street photography factors
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Sports photography advice
Sony W310 Sports photography advice
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
good battery life (260 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Travel photography information
Sony W310 Travel photography information
65
good battery life (260 CIPA)
offers touch focus
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W310 as a Landscape photography camera
40
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
good battery life (260 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Vlogging info
Sony W310 Vlogging info
30
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic support
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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP5 and Sony W310
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141g (0.31 pounds) 137g (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 260 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $199 $150