Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W710

Lets look closer at the Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W710, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and W710 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was unveiled 4 years prior to the W710 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FP8 matches up vs the W710 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FP8 Gallery & Sony W710 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP8 has physical measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony W710 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W710 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the FP8 and the W710.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FP8 and W710 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The pic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP8 and W710.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W710 to deliver extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged FP8 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.