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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TF1

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TF1 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
  • Announced January 2011
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic FP7 versus Sony TF1, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was brought out 3 years earlier than the TF1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the FP7 grades vs the TF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Sony TF1

 FP7 TF1 
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Panasonic FP7

 TF1 FP7 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2011Fresher by 29 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Sony TF1

 FP7 TF1 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP7 enjoys outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP7 versus Sony TF1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FP7 and the TF1.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and TF1 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP7 and TF1.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs however you should always take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older FP7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP7
Portrait photography with Sony TF1
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Street photography info
Sony TF1 Street photography info
60
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (147 grams)
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
environment proof
lighter than average in class (152g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Sports photography factors
Sony TF1 Sports photography factors
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
good battery power (240 CIPA)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Travel photography camera
63
good battery power (240 per charge)
supports touch to focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (147 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average in class (152g)
environment proof
features focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography advice
Sony TF1 Landscape photography advice
41
big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery power (240 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
40
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Vlogging info
Sony TF1 Vlogging info
29
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition (147 grams)
33
quite wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (152 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Sony TF1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Announced 2011-01-05 2013-06-21
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV -
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Touch Screen LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147 grams (0.32 pounds) 152 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 pictures 240 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $227 $266