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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony T99

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony T99 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Announced July 2010
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony T99 Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Panasonic FP7 and Sony T99, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the T99 (14MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was released 7 months later than the T99 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FP7 scores against the T99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Sony T99

 FP7 T99 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2010More recent by 7 months
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Panasonic FP7

 T99 FP7 

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Sony T99

 FP7 T99 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP7 enjoys exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony T99 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the FP7 against the T99.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FP7 and T99 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP7 and T99.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FP7 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern FP7 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography advice
Sony T99 Portrait photography advice
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Street photography camera
Sony T99 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average in class (147g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T99 as a Sports photography camera
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
good battery life (240 CIPA)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Travel photography features
Sony T99 Travel photography features
63
good battery life (240 per charge)
has touch to focus
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (147 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP7
Landscape photography with Sony T99
41
big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
good battery life (240 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
42
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T99 as a Vlogging camera
29
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (147g)
31
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Sony T99
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-07-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1250s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147g (0.32 lbs) 121g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $227 $179