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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A230

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 front
Portability
69
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A230 Key Specs

Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Released January 2011
Sony A230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 490g - 128 x 97 x 68mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Older Model is Sony A200
  • Renewed by Sony A290
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A230 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A230, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and A230 (10MP) and the FP7 (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The FP7 was released 20 months later than the A230 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FP7 grades versus the A230 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Sony A230

 FP7 A230 
RevealedJanuary 2011May 2009Fresher by 20 months
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Panasonic FP7

 A230 FP7 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Sony A230

 FP7 A230 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FP7 enjoys physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony A230 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") along with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A230 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the FP7 versus the A230.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A230 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP7 and A230 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A230 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP7 and A230.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FP7 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FP7 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent FP7 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A230 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A230 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP7
Portrait photography with Sony A230
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Street photography details
Sony A230 Street photography details
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (147 grams)
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP7
Sports photography with Sony A230
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
great battery life (240 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
46
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
terrible battery (230 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A230 as a Travel photography camera
63
great battery life (240 shots)
supports focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (147 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
45
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (230 per charge)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography info
Sony A230 Landscape photography info
41
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
great battery life (240 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
51
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.7")
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10MP)
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Vlogging advice
Sony A230 Vlogging advice
29
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (147g)
9
no video
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Sony A230
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2011-01-05 2009-05-18
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m 10.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147 grams (0.32 pounds) 490 grams (1.08 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.4
DXO Low light score not tested 531
Other
Battery life 240 shots 230 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $227 $569