Panasonic FP8 vs Sony WX50
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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Released January 2012
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing Panasonic FP8 vs Sony WX50 Overview
Below is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic FP8 and Sony WX50, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and WX50 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FP8 was launched 3 years prior to the WX50 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the FP8 grades versus the WX50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Panasonic FP8 vs Sony WX50 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FP8 Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Sony WX50
| FP8 | WX50 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Panasonic FP8
| WX50 | FP8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2012 |  | July 2009 | More recent by 30 months |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Sony WX50
| FP8 | WX50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FP8 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP8 offers physical dimensions 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 WX50 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FP8 and Sony WX50 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FP8 versus the WX50.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP8 and WX50 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FP8 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FP8 and WX50.
As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony WX50 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older FP8 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony WX50 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-07-27 | 2012-01-30 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine V | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | - | Clearfoto TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.50 m | 5.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 151 grams (0.33 lb) | 117 grams (0.26 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 life | - | 240 photographs |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $300 | $250 |
