Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A6600
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A6600 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
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
- Introduced August 2019
- Replacement is Sony A6700
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A6600 Overview
Here is a in depth review of the Panasonic FP7 and Sony A6600, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and A6600 (24MP) and the FP7 (1/2.3") and A6600 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FP7 was launched 9 years prior to the A6600 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the FP7 grades versus the A6600 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A6600 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 & Sony Alpha a6600. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FP7 Gallery & Sony A6600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Sony A6600
FP7 | A6600 | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Panasonic FP7
A6600 | FP7 | |||
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Introduced | August 2019 | January 2011 | Fresher by 105 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Sony A6600
FP7 | A6600 | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP7 comes with physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony A6600 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).
See the Panasonic FP7 and Sony A6600 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FP7 vs the A6600.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and A6600 is 95 and 77 respectively.
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP7 and A6600.
To sum up, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FP7 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A6600 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older FP7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A6600 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Sony Alpha a6600 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Sony Alpha a6600 |
Category | Ultracompact | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2019-08-28 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine IV | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 32000 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 425 |
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 | - |
Available lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT Touch Screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 147 grams (0.32 lb) | 503 grams (1.11 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1497 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 shots | 810 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FZ1000 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $227 | $1,198 |