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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX7V 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
  • Launched January 2011
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX7V Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX7V, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was released 6 months prior to the HX7V so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FP7 matches up versus the HX7V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Sony HX7V

 FP7 HX7V 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Panasonic FP7

 HX7V FP7 
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Sony HX7V

 FP7 HX7V 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2011Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP7 provides physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony HX7V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

See the Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX7V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FP7 compared to the HX7V.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and HX7V is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The visual underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP7 and HX7V.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images though you would want to take the release date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography info
Sony HX7V Portrait photography info
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Street photography factors
Sony HX7V Street photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (147g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP7
Sports photography with Sony HX7V
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
good battery (240 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Travel photography advice
Sony HX7V Travel photography advice
63
good battery (240 per charge)
boasts focus by touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (147 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX7V Landscape photography advice
41
big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
good battery (240 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
42
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX7V as a Vlogging camera
29
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition (147g)
32
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone support
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Sony HX7V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-07-19
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Touch Screen LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147g (0.32 lbs) 208g (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $227 $499