Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX90V
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX90V Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Launched April 2015
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX90V Overview
Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FP7 and Sony HX90V, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FP7 was unveiled 5 years prior to the HX90V which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FP7 grades vs the HX90V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX90V Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP7 Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Sony HX90V
FP7 | HX90V | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Panasonic FP7
HX90V | FP7 | |||
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Launched | April 2015 | January 2011 | More modern by 52 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Sony HX90V
FP7 | HX90V |
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP7 provides physical dimensions 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 HX90V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FP7 and Sony HX90V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the FP7 compared to the HX90V.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FP7 and HX90V is 95 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The pic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP7 and HX90V.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX90V to resolve extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged FP7 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX90V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2015-04-14 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine IV | Bionz X |
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 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3.5" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT Touch Screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 638k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.90 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 147 grams (0.32 lb) | 245 grams (0.54 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 images | 360 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $227 | $440 |