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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W570

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W570 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 W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W570 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic FP8 and Sony W570, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and W570 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was released 17 months before the W570 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FP8 scores versus the W570 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Sony W570

 FP8 W570 

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Panasonic FP8

 W570 FP8 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2009More recent by 17 months

Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Sony W570

 FP8 W570 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP8 comes with outside 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 W570 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP8 and Sony W570 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the FP8 vs the W570.

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP8 and W570 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP8 and W570.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W570 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The older FP8 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography information
Sony W570 Portrait photography information
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Street photography highlights
Sony W570 Street photography highlights
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than average (151g)
58
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Sports photography factors
Sony W570 Sports photography factors
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
36
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP8
Travel photography with Sony W570
56
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (151 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography advice
Sony W570 Landscape photography advice
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Vlogging features
Sony W570 Vlogging features
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
heavier than average (151g)
29
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP8 and Sony W570
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-07-27 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine V BIONZ
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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) 116 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $300 $159