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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony T99

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Released January 2011
Sony T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Revealed July 2010
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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony T99 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic FP5 vs Sony T99, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the T99 (14MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP5 was brought out 7 months later than the T99 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FP5 matches up vs the T99 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Sony T99

 FP5 T99 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2010More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Panasonic FP5

 T99 FP5 

Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Sony T99

 FP5 T99 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FP5 has outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony T99 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP5 vs Sony T99 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the FP5 compared to the T99.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP5 and T99 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The photograph below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FP5 and T99.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images however you really should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher FP5 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP5
Portrait photography with Sony T99
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Street photography factors
Sony T99 Street photography factors
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Sports photography features
Sony T99 Sports photography features
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
great battery power (260 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Travel photography advice
Sony T99 Travel photography advice
65
great battery power (260 CIPA)
comes with touch focus
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography details
Sony T99 Landscape photography details
40
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
great battery power (260 shots)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
42
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Vlogging info
Sony T99 Vlogging info
30
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
31
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP5 and Sony T99
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-05 2010-07-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 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
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141 gr (0.31 lbs) 121 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 260 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $199 $179