Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W560
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37 Features
33 Overall
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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W560 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Released January 2011
Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W560 Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W560, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the W560 (14MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FP5 was launched at a similar time to the W560 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FP5 scores versus the W560 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W560 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FP5 Gallery & Sony W560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Sony W560
FP5 | W560 | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Panasonic FP5
W560 | FP5 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Sony W560
FP5 | W560 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | January 2011 | Same age | |
Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP5 enjoys outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony W560 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W560 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the FP5 compared to the W560.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP5 and W560 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP5 and W560.
Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos though you should always consider the age of the cameras into account.
Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W560 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 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 dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
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) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT Touch Screen LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.90 m | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 141g (0.31 pounds) | 110g (0.24 pounds) |
Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $199 | $139 |