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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W510

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W510 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
  • Released January 2011
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W510 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Sony W510

 FP5 W510 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Panasonic FP5

 W510 FP5 

Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Sony W510

 FP5 W510 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

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).

Compare the Panasonic FP5 versus Sony W510 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W510 size comparison

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

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP5
Portrait photography with Sony W510
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Street photography information
Sony W510 Street photography information
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Sports photography information
Sony W510 Sports photography information
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
great battery (260 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W510 as a Travel photography camera
65
great battery (260 per charge)
provides touch focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP5
Landscape photography with Sony W510
40
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
great battery (260 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Vlogging details
Sony W510 Vlogging details
30
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP5 and Sony W510
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-05 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV BIONZ
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Touch Screen LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.90 m 2.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141 grams (0.31 lb) 119 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 260 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $199 $99