Panasonic FP2 vs Sony T99
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony T99 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
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
- Released July 2010

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony T99 Overview
In this article, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FP2 vs Sony T99, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the T99 (14MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The FP2 was brought out 6 months before the T99 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FP2 scores against the T99 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony T99 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Sony T99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Sony T99
FP2 | T99 |
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Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Panasonic FP2
T99 | FP2 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Sony T99
FP2 | T99 | |||
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Released | January 2010 | ![]() | July 2010 | Same age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP2 offers physical measurements 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 T99 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FP2 vs Sony T99 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the FP2 versus the T99.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and T99 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The graphic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FP2 and T99.
To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you would want to factor the age of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony T99 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2010-07-08 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine IV | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
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) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1250s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 151g (0.33 lbs) | 121g (0.27 lbs) |
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 Overall 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 |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $80 | $179 |