Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX10
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX10 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Sony TX10
FP7 | TX10 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Panasonic FP7
TX10 | FP7 | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | January 2011 | More modern by 7 months | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Sony TX10
FP7 | TX10 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Examine the Panasonic FP7 versus Sony TX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP7 and TX10 is 95 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | |
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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 |