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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W710

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W710 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
  • Announced January 2011
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W710 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Sony W710

 FP5 W710 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Panasonic FP5

 W710 FP5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Sony W710

 FP5 W710 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

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.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W710 size comparison

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

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP5
Portrait photography with Sony W710
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Street photography information
Sony W710 Street photography information
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competition (114g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W710 as a Sports photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
good battery pack (260 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP5
Travel photography with Sony W710
65
good battery pack (260 per charge)
features focus by touch
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition (114g)
comes with focus via touch
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography information
Sony W710 Landscape photography information
40
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
good battery pack (260 per charge)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
39
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Vlogging highlights
Sony W710 Vlogging highlights
30
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
34
fairly wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (114g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP5 and Sony W710
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2013-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV -
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Touch Screen LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141g (0.31 lb) 114g (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 shots 240 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $199 $90