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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W510

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W510 Key Specs

Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W510 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic FP7 versus Sony W510, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and W510 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was announced at a similar time to the W510 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the FP7 matches up against the W510 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Sony W510

 FP7 W510 
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Panasonic FP7

 W510 FP7 

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Sony W510

 FP7 W510 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP7 enjoys physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony W510 has dimensions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP7 versus Sony W510 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FP7 compared to the W510.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and W510 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The graphic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP7 and W510.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FP7 to give you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP7
Portrait photography with Sony W510
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Street photography details
Sony W510 Street photography details
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (147g)
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Sports photography details
Sony W510 Sports photography details
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (240 per charge)
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W510 as a Travel photography camera
63
better than average battery life (240 shots)
offers focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (147 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP7
Landscape photography with Sony W510
41
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (240 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
33
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Vlogging highlights
Sony W510 Vlogging highlights
29
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (147g)
29
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Sony W510
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Touch Screen LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 2.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147 grams (0.32 pounds) 119 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 240 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $227 $99