Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 with Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Overview
Let's compare Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560.
These models are included in the Ultracompact cameras.
Panasonic FP8 was released in 2009, and Sony W560 in 2011.
Cyber-shot DSC-W560 is newer, which is a plus. Lumix DMC-FP8 2 years older.
The sensor resolution of Lumix DMC-FP8 is greater than that of Cyber-shot DSC-W560. However, the difference of 2 MP is not very significant.
The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is .
A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark.
The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is .
Both cameras have Optical image stabilization.
Sony W560 has a larger 3-inch Fixed screen, the other camera has a 2-inch Fixed screen.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 has 1.0 fps continuous shooting.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 has 1.0 fps continuous shooting.
| General |
Lumix DMC-FP8 |
Cyber-shot DSC-W560 |
| Brand |
Panasonic
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Sony
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| Model |
Lumix DMC-FP8 |
Cyber-shot DSC-W560 |
| Announced |
July, 2009 |
January, 2011 |
| Body Type |
Ultracompact |
Ultracompact |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
fixed lens |
fixed lens |
| Manual Focus |
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| Focal Lens Multiplier |
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| Number of Lenses |
0 |
0 |
| Macro Focus Range |
5 |
5 |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
2" |
3" |
| Screen Type |
Fixed |
Fixed |
| Screen Resolution |
230k pixels |
230k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
None |
None |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
n/a% |
n/a% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.0 |
0.0 |
| Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
11 |
9 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
0 |
0 |
| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
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| Min Shutter Speed |
1/60 sec |
1/2 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/1300 sec |
1/1600 sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
2.0 fps |
1.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Exposure Compensation |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
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| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
5.50 |
3.80 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
±2 EV |
±2 EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| Sensor |
| Sensor Size |
1/2.3 |
1/2.3 |
| Sensor Type |
CCD |
CCD |
| Sensor Dimensions |
6.08 x 4.56 mm |
6.16 x 4.62 mm |
| Sensor Area |
27.7 mm² |
28.5 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution |
12 MP |
14 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
4000 x 3000 |
4320 x 3240 |
| Max Native ISO |
6400 |
3200 |
| Min Native ISO |
80 |
80 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
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| Max Video Resolution |
1280 x 720 |
1280 x 720 |
| Video Formats |
Motion JPEG |
MPEG-4 |
| Timelapse Recording |
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| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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| Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| Connectivity |
| GPS |
None |
None |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Bluetooth |
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| HDMI |
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| USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery |
| Battery Life |
0 shots |
0 shots |
| Battery Type |
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| Battery Model |
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NP-BN1 |
| Physical |
| Weight |
151 g |
110 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
96 x 60 x 20 mm |
94 x 56 x 19 mm |
| Environmental Sealing |
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| Water Proof |
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| Dust Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Crush Proof |
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| Freeze Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Storage |
| Storage Type |
SD/SDHC card, Internal |
SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage Slots |
1 |
1 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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