Panasonic FP2 vs Sony NEX-7
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony NEX-7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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
- Revealed 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
- Revealed December 2011
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In this article, we are reviewing the Panasonic FP2 versus Sony NEX-7, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) and the FP2 (1/2.3") and NEX-7 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FP2 was launched 23 months before the NEX-7 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FP2 grades vs the NEX-7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Panasonic FP2 vs Sony NEX-7 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and Sony Alpha NEX-7. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FP2 Gallery and Sony NEX-7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Sony NEX-7
| FP2 | NEX-7 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Panasonic FP2
| NEX-7 | FP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | December 2011 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 23 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Sony NEX-7
| FP2 | NEX-7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither includes Touch display |
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony NEX-7 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP2 features external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony NEX-7 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FP2 versus Sony NEX-7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FP2 compared to the NEX-7.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and NEX-7 is 95 and 84 respectively.
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony NEX-7 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The visual here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP2 and NEX-7.
To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FP2 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony NEX-7 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older FP2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony NEX-7 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Sony Alpha NEX-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Sony Alpha NEX-7 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2011-12-13 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine IV | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.90 m | 6.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
| 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 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 151g (0.33 lb) | 400g (0.88 lb) |
| 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 Overall rating | not tested | 81 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.4 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1016 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 430 photos |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $80 | $699 |
