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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX7

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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 Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Released January 2010
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX7 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic FP2 and Sony TX7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the FP2 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") feature different sensor size.

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The FP2 was launched very close to the TX7 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FP2 grades against the TX7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Sony TX7

 FP2 TX7 

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Panasonic FP2

 TX7 FP2 
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Sony TX7

 FP2 TX7 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP2 features physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony TX7 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the FP2 versus the TX7.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and TX7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The visual below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP2 and TX7.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FP2 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic FP2 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX7 Portrait photography advice
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Street photography factors
Sony TX7 Street photography factors
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Sports photography factors
Sony TX7 Sports photography factors
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP2
Travel photography with Sony TX7
56
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
59
features focus via touch
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (149 grams)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Landscape photography camera
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
36
pretty wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Vlogging features
Sony TX7 Vlogging features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
32
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (149 grams)
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Sony TX7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-06 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
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)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 gr (0.33 lb) 149 gr (0.33 lb)
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 All around 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $80 $300