Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W610
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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W610 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
- Launched July 2009
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W610 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FP8 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Sony W610
FP8 | W610 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Panasonic FP8
W610 | FP8 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | July 2009 | Newer by 29 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Sony W610
FP8 | W610 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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).
Contrast the Panasonic FP8 and Sony W610 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FP8 and W610 is 95 and 97 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W610 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
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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 |