Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A230
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A230 Key Specs
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- 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
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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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A230 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Sony A230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Sony A230
FP7 | A230 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | May 2009 | Fresher by 20 months | |
Screen sizing | 3.5" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Panasonic FP7
A230 | FP7 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Sony A230
FP7 | A230 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP7 and A230 is 95 and 69 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A230 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 | |
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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 |