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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A900

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 front
Portability
54
Imaging
66
Features
62
Overall
64

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A900 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony A900
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Announced October 2008
  • New Model is Sony A99
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A900 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A900, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and A900 (25MP) and the FP7 (1/2.3") and A900 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor size.

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The FP7 was announced 2 years after the A900 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FP7 scores vs the A900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Sony A900

 FP7 A900 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011October 2008More modern by 27 months
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Panasonic FP7

 A900 FP7 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Sony A900

 FP7 A900 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A900 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP7 has got outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony A900 has measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

See the Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A900 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FP7 and the A900.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A900 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and A900 is 95 and 54 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A900 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A900 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The pic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP7 and A900.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FP7 with its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony A900 will offer you more detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger FP7 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A900 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP7
Portrait photography with Sony A900
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
71
you can focus manually
great MP (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Street photography info
Sony A900 Street photography info
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Sports photography factors
Sony A900 Sports photography factors
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (240 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
great MP (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Travel photography features
Sony A900 Travel photography features
63
better than average battery pack (240 per charge)
comes with focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
weather proofing
great MP (25MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography advice
Sony A900 Landscape photography advice
41
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (240 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
72
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
great MP (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
two card slots
no liveview
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP7
Vlogging with Sony A900
29
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
9
no video
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Sony A900
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
Class Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2011-01-05 2008-10-22
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 6048 x 4032
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Touch Screen LCD TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147 grams (0.32 lb) 895 grams (1.97 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 1431
Other
Battery life 240 shots 880 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Card slots Single 2
Retail price $227 $2,736