Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W320
95 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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97 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W320 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
- Revealed July 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
- Revealed January 2010

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W320 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic FP8 and Sony W320, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the W320 (14MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The FP8 was manufactured 5 months earlier than the W320 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FP8 matches up versus the W320 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W320 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP8 Gallery and Sony W320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Sony W320
FP8 | W320 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Panasonic FP8
W320 | FP8 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Sony W320
FP8 | W320 | |||
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Revealed | July 2009 | ![]() | January 2010 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FP8 enjoys physical dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony W320 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FP8 and Sony W320 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FP8 and the W320.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FP8 and W320 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP8 and W320.
As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony W320 to provide more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively.

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W320 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2009-07-27 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine V | - |
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 | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 1 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.50 m | 4.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 file 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 151 gr (0.33 lb) | 117 gr (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 model | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $300 | $269 |