Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W710

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic FP5 and Sony W710, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the W710 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP5 was introduced 24 months before the W710 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FP5 scores vs the W710 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP5 Gallery & Sony W710 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP5 comes with 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) whilst the Sony W710 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FP5 and the W710.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FP5 and W710 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FP5 and W710.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W710 to produce extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older FP5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.