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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX100V 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 TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Released January 2011
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX100V Overview

Lets look closer at the Panasonic FP7 and Sony TX100V, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FP7 was brought out around the same time to the TX100V which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FP7 matches up against the TX100V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Sony TX100V

 FP7 TX100V 

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Panasonic FP7

 TX100V FP7 
Screen resolution1229k230kCrisper screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Sony TX100V

 FP7 TX100V 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2011Same age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3.5"3.5"Same screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FP7 enjoys physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony TX100V has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FP7 and Sony TX100V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FP7 and the TX100V.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FP7 and TX100V is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The visual below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP7 and TX100V.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images however you have to consider the age of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP7
Portrait photography with Sony TX100V
34
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Street photography info
Sony TX100V Street photography info
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than others (147 grams)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP7
Sports photography with Sony TX100V
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
good battery life (240 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Travel photography details
Sony TX100V Travel photography details
63
good battery life (240 CIPA)
offers focus via touch
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others (147 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
features touch focus
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (147 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX100V Landscape photography highlights
41
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery life (240 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
43
relatively wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX100V as a Vlogging camera
29
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than others (147 grams)
32
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no external mic port
heavier than average (147 grams)
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Sony TX100V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Touch Screen LCD XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147 grams (0.32 pounds) 147 grams (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $227 $380