Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W810

Following is a complete overview of the Panasonic FP5 versus Sony W810, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the FP5 (14MP) and W810 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP5 was introduced 4 years before the W810 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FP5 matches up against the W810 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP5 Gallery and Sony W810 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP5 has got 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) and the Sony W810 has dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FP5 versus Sony W810 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FP5 vs the W810.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FP5 and W810 is 95 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP5 and W810.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony W810 to offer extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged FP5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.