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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W320

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Panasonic FP8
(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
Sony W320
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Sony W320

 FP8 W320 

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Panasonic FP8

 W320 FP8 

Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Sony W320

 FP8 W320 
RevealedJuly 2009January 2010Same generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W320 size comparison

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

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W320 Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Street photography info
Sony W320 Street photography info
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP8
Sports photography with Sony W320
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
resolution is good (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Travel photography details
Sony W320 Travel photography details
56
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
66
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP8
Landscape photography with Sony W320
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
33
decently wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Vlogging features
Sony W320 Vlogging features
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
26
decently wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP8 and Sony W320
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
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