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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W320

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W320 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic FP5 versus Sony W320, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the W320 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP5 was launched 13 months later than the W320 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FP5 matches up versus the W320 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Sony W320

 FP5 W320 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Panasonic FP5

 W320 FP5 

Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Sony W320

 FP5 W320 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP5 offers physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony W320 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FP5 versus Sony W320 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the FP5 versus the W320.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FP5 and W320 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP5 and W320.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you should always take the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent FP5 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W320 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Street photography camera
Sony W320 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
49
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Sports photography features
Sony W320 Sports photography features
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery power (260 shots)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Travel photography advice
Sony W320 Travel photography advice
65
good battery power (260 CIPA)
offers focus via touch
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography factors
Sony W320 Landscape photography factors
40
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
good battery power (260 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
33
relatively wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Vlogging features
Sony W320 Vlogging features
30
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
26
relatively wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP5 and Sony W320
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141 gr (0.31 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $199 $269