Panasonic FP1 vs Sony NEX-7
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony NEX-7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 400g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
- Launched December 2011
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On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic FP1 and Sony NEX-7, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) and the FP1 (1/2.3") and NEX-7 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FP1 was released 23 months prior to the NEX-7 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FP1 grades versus the NEX-7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Sony NEX-7
| FP1 | NEX-7 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Panasonic FP1
| NEX-7 | FP1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | December 2011 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 23 months |
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Sony NEX-7
| FP1 | NEX-7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | No Touch display |
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony NEX-7 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP1 provides outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony NEX-7 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FP1 vs the NEX-7.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FP1 and NEX-7 is 95 and 84 respectively.
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony NEX-7 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The visual here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP1 and NEX-7.
Plainly, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FP1 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony NEX-7 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older FP1 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony NEX-7 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Sony Alpha NEX-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Sony Alpha NEX-7 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2011-12-13 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine IV | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.90 m (Auto ISO) | 6.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 151 gr (0.33 lbs) | 400 gr (0.88 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 81 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.4 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1016 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 430 photos |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $153 | $699 |