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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony NEX-6

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony NEX-6 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
  • Released January 2011
Sony NEX-6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Launched March 2013
  • Renewed by Sony A6000
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony NEX-6 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic FP7 vs Sony NEX-6, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is very comparable but the FP7 (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The FP7 was released 3 years before the NEX-6 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the FP7 grades versus the NEX-6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Sony NEX-6

 FP7 NEX-6 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Panasonic FP7

 NEX-6 FP7 
LaunchedMarch 2013January 2011Newer by 27 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Sony NEX-6

 FP7 NEX-6 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP7 has got 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 NEX-6 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FP7 vs Sony NEX-6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FP7 compared to the NEX-6.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony NEX-6 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and NEX-6 is 95 and 85 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony NEX-6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP7 and NEX-6.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical resolution but different sensor dimensions. The FP7 provides the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh tougher. The more aged FP7 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony NEX-6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography details
Sony NEX-6 Portrait photography details
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-6 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (147g)
78
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others (345 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-6 as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
great battery life (240 shots)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
66
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Travel photography features
Sony NEX-6 Travel photography features
63
great battery life (240 shots)
features focus via touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (147g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
75
lighter than others (345g)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography factors
Sony NEX-6 Landscape photography factors
41
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
great battery life (240 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
75
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP7
Vlogging with Sony NEX-6
29
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (147 grams)
32
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (345 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone support
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Sony NEX-6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Sony Alpha NEX-6
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Sony Alpha NEX-6
Class Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2011-01-05 2013-03-25
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 99
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Touch Screen LCD Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45�
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147 gr (0.32 lbs) 345 gr (0.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1018
Other
Battery life 240 shots 360 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $227 $365