Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A7R III
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A7R III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
- Revealed October 2017
- Old Model is Sony A7R II
- Replacement is Sony A7R IV
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Following is a extended review of the Panasonic FP7 versus Sony A7R III, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the FP7 (1/2.3") and A7R III (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FP7 was unveiled 7 years prior to the A7R III which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FP7 scores against the A7R III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A7R III Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Sony Alpha A7R III. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Sony A7R III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Sony A7R III
| FP7 | A7R III | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3.5" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Panasonic FP7
| A7R III | FP7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | October 2017 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 82 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 1440k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+1210k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Sony A7R III
| FP7 | A7R III | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP7 features exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony A7R III has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FP7 versus Sony A7R III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the FP7 and the A7R III.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and A7R III is 95 and 63 respectively.
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The image below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP7 and A7R III.
Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FP7 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A7R III will result in greater detail having an extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged FP7 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A7R III Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Sony Alpha A7R III | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Sony Alpha A7R III |
| Type | Ultracompact | Pro Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2017-10-25 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine IV | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 861.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 42MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 7952 x 5304 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 32000 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 102400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 425 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 1,440 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Touch Screen LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,686 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 4.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.90 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync |
| External flash | ||
| 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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 147 gr (0.32 pounds) | 657 gr (1.45 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 100 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 26.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.7 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 3523 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 240 pictures | 650 pictures |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-FZ100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one) |
| Storage slots | 1 | Dual |
| Launch pricing | $227 | $2,800 |
