Panasonic FP5 vs Sony TX7
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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
(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
- Launched January 2010
Photography Glossary Panasonic FP5 vs Sony TX7 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Panasonic FP5 and Sony TX7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the FP5 (14MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the FP5 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FP5 was launched 13 months later than the TX7 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FP5 matches up versus the TX7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FP5 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Sony TX7
| FP5 | TX7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2011 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Panasonic FP5
| TX7 | FP5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Sony TX7
| FP5 | TX7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Panasonic FP5 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP5 provides outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony TX7 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FP5 and Sony TX7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the FP5 compared to the TX7.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the FP5 and TX7 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FP5 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The graphic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FP5 and TX7.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FP5 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic FP5 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer FP5 should have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2011-01-05 | 2010-01-07 |
| Body design | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 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 | 100 | 125 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 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 distance | 10cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Touch Screen LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 2s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 6.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.90 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (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 data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 141 gr (0.31 pounds) | 149 gr (0.33 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" 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 life | 260 images | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $199 | $300 |