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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W650

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W650 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W650 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FP5 and Sony W650, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the W650 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP5 was brought out 12 months earlier than the W650 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FP5 matches up against the W650 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Sony W650

 FP5 W650 
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Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Panasonic FP5

 W650 FP5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Sony W650

 FP5 W650 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FP5 provides exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony W650 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FP5 vs the W650.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FP5 and W650 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The pic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP5 and W650.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony W650 to result in greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FP5 will be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP5
Portrait photography with Sony W650
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP5
Street photography with Sony W650
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (124 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP5
Sports photography with Sony W650
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
good battery life (260 per charge)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Travel photography advice
Sony W650 Travel photography advice
65
good battery life (260 shots)
has focus by touch
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (124g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP5
Landscape photography with Sony W650
40
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
good battery life (260 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Vlogging factors
Sony W650 Vlogging factors
30
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
33
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition (124g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP5 and Sony W650
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2012-01-10
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Touch Screen LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141 gr (0.31 lb) 124 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical 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 photos 220 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $199 $140