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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W810

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W810 Key Specs

Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Released January 2011
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W810 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FP7 versus Sony W810, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the W810 (20MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was revealed 4 years prior to the W810 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FP7 scores versus the W810 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Sony W810

 FP7 W810 
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Panasonic FP7

 W810 FP7 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2011Newer by 36 months

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Sony W810

 FP7 W810 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP7 has got exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony W810 has sizing of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FP7 versus Sony W810 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the FP7 against the W810.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and W810 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The image below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP7 and W810.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony W810 to give greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged FP7 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography factors
Sony W810 Portrait photography factors
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
38
decent MP (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Street photography information
Sony W810 Street photography information
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than others (147g)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W810 as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (240 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Travel photography advice
Sony W810 Travel photography advice
63
better than average battery life (240 shots)
features touch focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others (147g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
67
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography features
Sony W810 Landscape photography features
41
bigger than average screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (240 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
41
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Vlogging details
Sony W810 Vlogging details
29
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than others (147 grams)
32
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Sony W810
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-05 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Touch Screen LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 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 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 147g (0.32 pounds) 111g (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 pictures 200 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack 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 1 1
Launch cost $227 $100