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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX7

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs

Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX7 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is very similar but the FP1 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FP1 was unveiled within a month of the TX7 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FP1 scores vs the TX7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Sony TX7

 FP1 TX7 

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Panasonic FP1

 TX7 FP1 
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Sony TX7

 FP1 TX7 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP1 features outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony TX7 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the FP1 vs the TX7.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and TX7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FP1 and TX7.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FP1 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FP1 will deliver greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP1
Portrait photography with Sony TX7
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Street photography factors
Sony TX7 Street photography factors
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than others (151g)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than others (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Travel photography factors
Sony TX7 Travel photography factors
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (151g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
comes with focus via touch
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others (149 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Landscape photography camera
28
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Vlogging advice
Sony TX7 Vlogging advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
heavier than others (151 grams)
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
more heavy than others (149g)
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Sony TX7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-06 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 151g (0.33 lbs) 149g (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $153 $300