Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W730

Here is a extended review of the Panasonic FP5 versus Sony W730, 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 W730 (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP5 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the W730 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FP5 grades versus the W730 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FP5 Gallery & Sony W730 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP5 features outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony W730 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the FP5 versus the W730.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FP5 and W730 is 95 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP5 and W730.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony W730 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older FP5 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.