Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W370
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35 Features
20 Overall
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94 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W370 Key Specs
(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
- Announced July 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Launched January 2010
Photography Glossary Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W370 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic FP8 and Sony W370, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FP8 was manufactured 5 months earlier than the W370 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.
Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FP8 scores vs the W370 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FP8 Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Sony W370
| FP8 | W370 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Panasonic FP8
| W370 | FP8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Sony W370
| FP8 | W370 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2009 |  | January 2010 | Similar generation |
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP8 has external dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony W370 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FP8 and Sony W370 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the FP8 versus the W370.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FP8 and W370 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP8 and W370.
As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W370 to deliver more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively.
Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W370 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-07-27 | 2010-01-07 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 34-238mm (7.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.6-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 2s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.50 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | 151 gr (0.33 pounds) | 179 gr (0.39 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| 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, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $300 | $230 |