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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W610

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W610 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
  • Launched July 2009
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W610 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FP8 and Sony W610, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the W610 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FP8 scores against the W610 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Sony W610

 FP8 W610 

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Panasonic FP8

 W610 FP8 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2009Newer by 29 months

Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Sony W610

 FP8 W610 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP8 features physical 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) whilst the Sony W610 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the FP8 compared to the W610.

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FP8 and W610 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The image here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP8 and W610.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony W610 to give extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged FP8 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography features
Sony W610 Portrait photography features
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Street photography details
Sony W610 Street photography details
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than others in class (151g)
56
lighter than competition (113 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Sports photography details
Sony W610 Sports photography details
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP8 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W610 as a Travel photography camera
56
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (151g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (113g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography features
Sony W610 Landscape photography features
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP8
Vlogging with Sony W610
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
heavier than others in class (151 grams)
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP8 and Sony W610
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-27 2012-01-10
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 grams (0.33 lb) 113 grams (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 93 x 52 x 19mm (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 life - 250 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $300 $200