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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs

Panasonic FP7
(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
Sony HX20V
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Sony HX20V

 FP7 HX20V 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Panasonic FP7

 HX20V FP7 
AnnouncedJuly 2012January 2011Fresher by 18 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Sony HX20V

 FP7 HX20V 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and HX20V is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX20V Portrait photography factors
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
45
you can focus manually
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others (147g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (254 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery pack (240 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
49
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Travel photography camera
63
better than average battery pack (240 per charge)
includes touch to focus
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (147g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average (254 grams)
MP count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Landscape photography camera
41
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
better than average battery pack (240 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
50
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP7
Vlogging with Sony HX20V
29
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than others (147g)
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (254 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Sony HX20V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
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