Panasonic FP5 vs Sony WX10
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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony WX10 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
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
- Announced January 2011
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Here is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic FP5 vs Sony WX10, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FP5 was released very close to the WX10 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FP5 scores against the WX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Sony WX10
| FP5 | WX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Panasonic FP5
| WX10 | FP5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Sony WX10
| FP5 | WX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 |  | January 2011 | Similar generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic FP5 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP5 has outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FP5 vs Sony WX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FP5 against the WX10.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP5 and WX10 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FP5 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FP5 and WX10.
As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX10 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.
Panasonic FP5 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony WX10 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2011-01-06 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine IV | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 24-168mm (7.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.8 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Touch Screen LCD | Clear Photo LCD Plus |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 6.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.90 m | 7.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 141 grams (0.31 lb) | 161 grams (0.35 lb) |
| Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $199 | $200 |