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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony RX10 III

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III front
Portability
53
Imaging
52
Features
77
Overall
62

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony RX10 III 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony RX10 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1051g - 133 x 94 x 127mm
  • Revealed March 2016
  • Previous Model is Sony RX10 II
  • Updated by Sony RX10 IV
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony RX10 III Overview

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FP7 and Sony RX10 III, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is pretty well matched but the FP7 (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The FP7 was introduced 6 years prior to the RX10 III which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the FP7 scores against the RX10 III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Sony RX10 III

 FP7 RX10 III 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 III over the Panasonic FP7

 RX10 III FP7 
RevealedMarch 2016January 2011Newer by 63 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k230kCrisper screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Sony RX10 III

 FP7 RX10 III 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony RX10 III Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP7 has physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony RX10 III has proportions of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") along with a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP7 and Sony RX10 III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the FP7 and the RX10 III.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony RX10 III size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and RX10 III is 95 and 53 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony RX10 III top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony RX10 III Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The picture below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP7 and RX10 III.

To sum up, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FP7 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX10 III will resolve more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged FP7 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony RX10 III sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony RX10 III Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony RX10 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography details
Sony RX10 III Portrait photography details
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
71
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Street photography advice
Sony RX10 III Street photography advice
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than others in class (147g)
64
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
environment proof
more heavy than competition in class (1,051 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX10 III as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery power (240 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
70
incredible zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
includes tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery power (420 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Travel photography information
Sony RX10 III Travel photography information
63
great battery power (240 per charge)
provides touch to focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (147 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
55
better than average battery power (420 CIPA)
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (600mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (1,051g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP7
Landscape photography with Sony RX10 III
41
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
great battery power (240 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
63
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery power (420 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Vlogging information
Sony RX10 III Vlogging information
29
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (147 grams)
28
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (1,051g)
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony RX10 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Sony RX10 III
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
Class Ultracompact Large Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2016-03-29
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias 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 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-600mm (25.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.4-4.0
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 14.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147 gr (0.32 lbs) 1051 gr (2.32 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 133 x 94 x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 472
Other
Battery life 240 pictures 420 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $227 $1,398