Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W510

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic FP5 versus Sony W510, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the W510 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP5 was unveiled at a similar time to the W510 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FP5 scores versus the W510 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FP5 Gallery & Sony W510 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FP5 features outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony W510 has specifications of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FP5 compared to the W510.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP5 and W510 is 95 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The visual here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FP5 and W510.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FP5 to deliver greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.