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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony T900

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony T900 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony T900 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FP7 versus Sony T900, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and T900 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was brought out 23 months later than the T900 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the FP7 scores against the T900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Sony T900

 FP7 T900 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2009Fresher by 23 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Panasonic FP7

 T900 FP7 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Sony T900

 FP7 T900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3.5"3.5"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FP7 features physical measurements 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 T900 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FP7 versus Sony T900 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FP7 versus the T900.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and T900 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The photograph here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP7 and T900.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FP7 to offer you more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern FP7 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T900 as a Portrait photography camera
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good resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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focusing manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Street photography details
Sony T900 Street photography details
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image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (147g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Sports photography factors
Sony T900 Sports photography factors
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image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
great battery life (240 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP7
Travel photography with Sony T900
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great battery life (240 per charge)
features touch focus
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (147 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography advice
Sony T900 Landscape photography advice
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lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery life (240 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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focusing manually
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Vlogging advice
Sony T900 Vlogging advice
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touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
heavier than competition (147g)
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touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Sony T900
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 grams (0.32 lbs) 143 grams (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $227 $300