Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX7
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Launched January 2010
(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
- Revealed January 2010
Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX7 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic FP3 versus Sony TX7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the FP3 (14MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the FP3 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FP3 was introduced very close to the TX7 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FP3 scores vs the TX7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX7 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FP3 Gallery & Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Sony TX7
FP3 | TX7 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Panasonic FP3
TX7 | FP3 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Sony TX7
FP3 | TX7 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | January 2010 | Similar age | |
Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP3 features exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony TX7 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FP3 versus Sony TX7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the FP3 versus the TX7.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP3 and TX7 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The photograph below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FP3 and TX7.
All in all, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FP3 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic FP3 will offer you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively.
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 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 dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
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) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 155g (0.34 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 All around 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 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $182 | $300 |