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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A6600

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Sony Alpha a6600 front
Portability
77
Imaging
69
Features
96
Overall
79

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A6600 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
  • Launched January 2011
Sony A6600
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Sony A6600

 FP7 A6600 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Panasonic FP7

 A6600 FP7 
IntroducedAugust 2019January 2011Fresher by 105 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Sony A6600

 FP7 A6600 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A6600 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and A6600 is 95 and 77 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A6600 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A6600 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A6600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography information
Sony A6600 Portrait photography information
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
81
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Street photography factors
Sony A6600 Street photography factors
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average in class (147g)
83
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides focus by touch
weather proof
very good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Sports photography highlights
Sony A6600 Sports photography highlights
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
great battery power (240 CIPA)
slow fps (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
84
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
great battery (810 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Travel photography info
Sony A6600 Travel photography info
63
great battery power (240 CIPA)
includes focus by touch
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (147 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
84
great battery (810 shots)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
megapixel count good (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Landscape photography camera
41
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
great battery power (240 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
85
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
great battery (810 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Vlogging factors
Sony A6600 Vlogging factors
29
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
heavier than average in class (147 grams)
84
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic port
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A6600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Sony A6600
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Sony Alpha a6600
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