Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W830
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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W830 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
- Released January 2014
Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W830 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W830, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the FP5 (14MP) and W830 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FP5 was manufactured 4 years prior to the W830 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the FP5 matches up vs the W830 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W830 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FP5 Gallery and Sony W830 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Sony W830
FP5 | W830 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Panasonic FP5
W830 | FP5 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | January 2011 | More modern by 36 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Sony W830
FP5 | W830 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FP5 provides outer 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) and the Sony W830 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W830 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FP5 compared to the W830.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FP5 and W830 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP5 and W830.
As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony W830 to resolve more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged FP5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W830 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT Touch Screen LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m | 2.80 m (with ISO auto) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
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 | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 141 grams (0.31 lb) | 122 grams (0.27 lb) |
Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
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 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $199 | $128 |