Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX5
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX5 Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched January 2011
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- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
- Introduced February 2010
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In this write-up, we are looking at the Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the FP7 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") feature totally different sensor dimensions.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FP7 was released 11 months later than the TX5 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FP7 matches up against the TX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP7 Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Sony TX5
| FP7 | TX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2011 |  | February 2010 | More recent by 11 months |
| Display sizing | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Panasonic FP7
| TX5 | FP7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Sony TX5
| FP7 | TX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP7 has got physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony TX5 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the FP7 and the TX5.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and TX5 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The photograph here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FP7 and TX5.
All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FP7 due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic FP7 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer FP7 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX5 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2010-02-18 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine IV | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| 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/3.5-6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Touch Screen LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.90 m | 2.90 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure 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 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 147g (0.32 lbs) | 148g (0.33 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 94 x 57 x 18mm (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 photographs | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $227 | $239 |
