Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX9V
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX9V 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
- Revealed January 2011
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX9V Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FP7 Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Sony HX9V
FP7 | HX9V | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Panasonic FP7
HX9V | FP7 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Sony HX9V
FP7 | HX9V | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | July 2011 | Same age | |
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Contrast the Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX9V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FP7 and HX9V is 95 and 91 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX9V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
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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 |