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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W310

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W310 Key Specs

Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released July 2009
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W310 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FP8 and Sony W310, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the W310 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was revealed 5 months prior to the W310 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FP8 matches up versus the W310 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Sony W310

 FP8 W310 

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Panasonic FP8

 W310 FP8 

Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Sony W310

 FP8 W310 
IntroducedJuly 2009January 2010Similar age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FP8 offers exterior dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony W310 has specifications of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FP8 and Sony W310 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the FP8 against the W310.

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FP8 and W310 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The image here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP8 and W310.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs although you really should consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP8 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W310 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP8 as a Street photography camera
Sony W310 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average (151g)
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP8
Sports photography with Sony W310
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Travel photography factors
Sony W310 Travel photography factors
56
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (151 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
58
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography information
Sony W310 Landscape photography information
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Vlogging information
Sony W310 Vlogging information
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than average (151g)
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP8 and Sony W310
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-07-27 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine V -
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 151g (0.33 lb) 137g (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $300 $150