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Panasonic FS7 vs Sony W810

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Panasonic FS7 vs Sony W810 Key Specs

Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Panasonic FS7 vs Sony W810 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic FS7 vs Sony W810, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and W810 (20MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and W810 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The FS7 was revealed 6 years before the W810 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FS7 scores versus the W810 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Sony W810

 FS7 W810 

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Panasonic FS7

 W810 FS7 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2009Newer by 60 months

Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Sony W810

 FS7 W810 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Panasonic FS7 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS7 enjoys exterior dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony W810 has measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FS7 and the W810.

Panasonic FS7 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS7 and W810 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FS7 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS7 and W810.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FS7 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony W810 will provide more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged FS7 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FS7 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS7 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Portrait photography information
Sony W810 Portrait photography information
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
38
resolution is good (20MP)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Street photography highlights
Sony W810 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Sports photography highlights
Sony W810 Sports photography highlights
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS7 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W810 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS7 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W810 as a Landscape photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS7 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W810 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
32
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Panasonic FS7 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS7 and Sony W810
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-16 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-132mm (4.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (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 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 139 gr (0.31 pounds) 111 gr (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 200 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $160 $100