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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony NEX-5R

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony NEX-5R Key Specs

Panasonic FP7
(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
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-5N
  • Replacement is Sony NEX-5T
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony NEX-5R Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Panasonic FP7 vs Sony NEX-5R, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is fairly close but the FP7 (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The FP7 was unveiled 20 months earlier than the NEX-5R making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FP7 scores against the NEX-5R when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Sony NEX-5R

 FP7 NEX-5R 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Panasonic FP7

 NEX-5R FP7 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2011Fresher by 20 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Sony NEX-5R

 FP7 NEX-5R 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony NEX-5R Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP7 provides physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5R has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FP7 vs Sony NEX-5R in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FP7 versus the NEX-5R.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony NEX-5R size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and NEX-5R is 95 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony NEX-5R top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony NEX-5R Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP7 and NEX-5R.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The FP7 features the smaller sensor which will make getting bokeh more difficult. The older FP7 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony NEX-5R sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography factors
Sony NEX-5R Portrait photography factors
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
74
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP7
Street photography with Sony NEX-5R
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average in class (147g)
80
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
has touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Sports photography details
Sony NEX-5R Sports photography details
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
good battery (240 shots)
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
68
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-5R as a Travel photography camera
63
good battery (240 CIPA)
includes touch to focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (147 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
73
has touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography details
Sony NEX-5R Landscape photography details
41
bigger than average screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
good battery (240 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
75
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-5R as a Vlogging camera
29
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
heavier than average in class (147 grams)
31
touchscreen enabled
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic jack
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Sony NEX-5R
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Sony Alpha NEX-5R
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Sony Alpha NEX-5R
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-01-05 2012-08-29
Body design 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 99
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Touch Screen LCD Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147g (0.32 lb) 276g (0.61 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 910
Other
Battery life 240 photos 330 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $227 $750