Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W230

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic FP8 and Sony W230, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the W230 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was announced 6 months after the W230 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FP8 grades against the W230 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP8 Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP8 offers exterior dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony W230 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the FP8 compared to the W230.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FP8 and W230 is 95 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The image here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP8 and W230.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos but you have to take the release date of the products into consideration.