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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX10

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX10 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
  • Released January 2011
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX10 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic FP7 versus Sony TX10, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was released 7 months earlier than the TX10 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FP7 scores against the TX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Sony TX10

 FP7 TX10 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Panasonic FP7

 TX10 FP7 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2011More modern by 7 months
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Sony TX10

 FP7 TX10 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP7 comes with 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) and the Sony TX10 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the FP7 and the TX10.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP7 and TX10 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP7 and TX10.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you would want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged FP7 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography features
Sony TX10 Portrait photography features
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Street photography factors
Sony TX10 Street photography factors
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (147g)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP7
Sports photography with Sony TX10
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery power (240 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather proof
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Travel photography camera
63
good battery power (240 CIPA)
comes with touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (147g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
weather proof
has touch focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX10 Landscape photography highlights
41
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good battery power (240 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
46
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Vlogging features
Sony TX10 Vlogging features
29
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition (147g)
34
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Sony TX10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-05 2011-08-16
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Touch Screen LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147g (0.32 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
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 $309