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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W560

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W560 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 W560
(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
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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").

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The 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.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Sony W560

 FP5 W560 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Panasonic FP5

 W560 FP5 

Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Sony W560

 FP5 W560 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2011Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP5 and W560 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Portrait photography factors
Sony W560 Portrait photography factors
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Street photography details
Sony W560 Street photography details
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W560 as a Sports photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery pack (260 shots)
low fps (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Travel photography details
Sony W560 Travel photography details
65
great battery pack (260 CIPA)
provides touch to focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography info
Sony W560 Landscape photography info
40
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
great battery pack (260 CIPA)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
42
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Vlogging features
Sony W560 Vlogging features
30
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
29
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP5 and Sony W560
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
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