Panasonic FP7 vs Sony NEX-5N
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Announced October 2011
- Older Model is Sony NEX-5
- Newer Model is Sony NEX-5R
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony NEX-5N Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic FP7 and Sony NEX-5N, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is very similar but the FP7 (1/2.3") and NEX-5N (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe FP7 was revealed 9 months before the NEX-5N so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FP7 scores vs the NEX-5N when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony NEX-5N Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Sony NEX-5N
FP7 | NEX-5N | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Panasonic FP7
NEX-5N | FP7 | |||
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Announced | October 2011 | January 2011 | Fresher by 9 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Sony NEX-5N
FP7 | NEX-5N | |||
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Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FP7 features exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5N has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
See the Panasonic FP7 and Sony NEX-5N in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FP7 and the NEX-5N.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and NEX-5N is 95 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP7 and NEX-5N.
To sum up, each of these cameras have the same resolution but different sensor sizing. The FP7 provides the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF more challenging. The older FP7 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Sony Alpha NEX-5N | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Sony Alpha NEX-5N |
Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2011-10-03 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine IV | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT Touch Screen LCD | Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m | 12.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 147g (0.32 pounds) | 269g (0.59 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 77 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1079 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 shots | 460 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $227 | $550 |