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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX9V 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX9V Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX9V, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was announced 6 months before the HX9V and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FP7 matches up against the HX9V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Sony HX9V

 FP7 HX9V 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Panasonic FP7

 HX9V FP7 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Sony HX9V

 FP7 HX9V 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2011Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP7 features outer dimensions 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 HX9V has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FP7 compared to the HX9V.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FP7 and HX9V is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The picture here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FP7 and HX9V.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you will want to factor the age of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX9V Portrait photography highlights
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP7
Street photography with Sony HX9V
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average (147 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Sports photography advice
Sony HX9V Sports photography advice
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery power (240 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX9V Travel photography highlights
63
great battery power (240 per charge)
provides touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (147g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP7
Landscape photography with Sony HX9V
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very good size screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery power (240 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
49
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX9V as a Vlogging camera
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touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
heavier than average (147 grams)
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Sony HX9V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-07-19
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Touch Screen LCD XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147 grams (0.32 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
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
Price at release $227 $328