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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W510

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W510 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
  • Announced July 2009
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W510 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W510, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the W510 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was introduced 17 months before the W510 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FP8 grades against the W510 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Sony W510

 FP8 W510 

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Panasonic FP8

 W510 FP8 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2009Newer by 17 months

Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Sony W510

 FP8 W510 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP8 comes with exterior dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony W510 has proportions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W510 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FP8 versus the W510.

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP8 and W510 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP8 and W510.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images but you will need to take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged FP8 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP8
Portrait photography with Sony W510
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Street photography information
Sony W510 Street photography information
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average (151 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Sports photography advice
Sony W510 Sports photography advice
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Travel photography advice
Sony W510 Travel photography advice
56
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (151g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography advice
Sony W510 Landscape photography advice
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
33
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Vlogging advice
Sony W510 Vlogging advice
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than average (151g)
29
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP8 and Sony W510
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-07-27 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine V BIONZ
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 2.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151g (0.33 lb) 119g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $300 $99