Panasonic FP1 vs Sony T99
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony T99 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
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
- Introduced July 2010
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Below, we are matching up the Panasonic FP1 versus Sony T99, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the T99 (14MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FP1 matches up versus the T99 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Sony T99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Sony T99
| FP1 | T99 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Panasonic FP1
| T99 | FP1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Sony T99
| FP1 | T99 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2010 |  | July 2010 | Same generation |
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP1 enjoys outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony T99 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FP1 compared to the T99.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP1 and T99 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FP1 and T99.
As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony T99 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony T99 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2010-01-06 | 2010-07-08 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine IV | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1250 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.90 m (Auto ISO) | 4.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 151 grams (0.33 pounds) | 121 grams (0.27 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 ID | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $153 | $179 |
