Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX20V
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX20V 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)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Announced July 2012
- Older Model is Sony HX10V
- Successor is Sony HX30V
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX20V Overview
Here is a complete assessment of the Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX20V, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FP7 was revealed 18 months earlier than the HX20V which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the FP7 scores vs the HX20V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX20V Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Sony HX20V
FP7 | HX20V | |||
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Screen size | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Panasonic FP7
HX20V | FP7 | |||
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Announced | July 2012 | January 2011 | Fresher by 18 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Sony HX20V
FP7 | HX20V | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP7 enjoys outside 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 HX20V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX20V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FP7 against the HX20V.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and HX20V is 95 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The photograph here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP7 and HX20V.
Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony HX20V to provide more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older FP7 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX20V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2012-07-20 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine IV | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT Touch Screen LCD | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.90 m | 7.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 147 grams (0.32 pounds) | 254 grams (0.56 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 photographs | 320 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $227 | $397 |