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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
57
Overall
49

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX50V 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 HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Older Model is Sony HX30V
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX50V Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic FP7 versus Sony HX50V, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was launched 3 years prior to the HX50V and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FP7 grades vs the HX50V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Sony HX50V

 FP7 HX50V 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Panasonic FP7

 HX50V FP7 
AnnouncedApril 2013January 2011Fresher by 28 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Sony HX50V

 FP7 HX50V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP7 comes with outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the FP7 versus the HX50V.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and HX50V is 95 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FP7 and HX50V.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX50V to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older FP7 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX50V Portrait photography highlights
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
51
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
includes face detection focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Street photography factors
Sony HX50V Street photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (147g)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (272 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX50V Sports photography highlights
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery (240 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
58
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP7
Travel photography with Sony HX50V
63
great battery (240 per charge)
includes focus via touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (147g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
good battery pack (400 shots)
lighter than others in class (272 grams)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography info
Sony HX50V Landscape photography info
41
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery (240 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
54
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
good battery pack (400 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Vlogging info
Sony HX50V Vlogging info
29
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (147 grams)
34
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (272 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Sony HX50V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2013-04-24
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Touch Screen LCD XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.90 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 gr (0.32 lb) 272 gr (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 400 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $227 $439