Panasonic FP7 vs Sony NEX-5R
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony NEX-5R Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony NEX-5R Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Sony NEX-5R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Sony NEX-5R
FP7 | NEX-5R | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Panasonic FP7
NEX-5R | FP7 | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | January 2011 | Fresher by 20 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Sony NEX-5R
FP7 | NEX-5R | |||
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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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Sony Alpha NEX-5R | |
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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 |