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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony T99

Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
17 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
27 Overall
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(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
Sony T99
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Sony T99

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Panasonic FP2

		

		

			
 T99 FP2 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Sony T99

		

		

			
 FP2 T99 
ReleasedJanuary 2010July 2010Same age
Focus manually  Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony T99 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and T99 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FP2 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Panasonic FP2 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony T99 as a Portrait photography camera
28
 MP count good (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
28
 good MP (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not available
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Panasonic FP2 Street photography highlights
Sony T99 Street photography highlights
55
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 heavier than competition (151 grams)
57
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FP2 Sports photography details
Sony T99 Sports photography details
35
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14MP)
 low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
35
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Panasonic FP2 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony T99 as a Travel photography camera
56
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 lack of Time Lapse function
 heavier than competition (151 grams)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
 good MP (14MP)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (25mm)
 no Timelapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography information
Sony T99 Landscape photography information
33
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse function
42
 quite wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not available
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Panasonic FP2 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony T99 as a Vlogging camera
25
 image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of external mic socket
 heavier than competition (151 grams)
31
 quite wide (25mm)
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external microphone support
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony T99 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Sony T99
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
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