Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W610
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W610 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2012
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Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic FP7 and Sony W610, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FP7 was brought out 12 months before the W610 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FP7 scores vs the W610 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Sony W610
| FP7 | W610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Panasonic FP7
| W610 | FP7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2012 |  | January 2011 | More recent by 12 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Sony W610
| FP7 | W610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP7 provides exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony W610 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FP7 versus the W610.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FP7 and W610 is 95 and 97 respectively.
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FP7 and W610.
As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FP7 to show extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older FP7 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W610 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2012-01-10 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
| 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | 4cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | TFT Touch Screen LCD | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60s | 1s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.90 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 147 gr (0.32 lb) | 113 gr (0.25 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 240 photographs | 250 photographs |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $227 | $200 |