Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W290
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W290 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
- Released February 2009

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W290 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic FP7 and Sony W290, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and W290 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The FP7 was brought out 23 months later than the W290 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.
Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FP7 matches up versus the W290 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W290 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Sony W290
FP7 | W290 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 23 months |
Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Panasonic FP7
W290 | FP7 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Sony W290
FP7 | W290 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP7 has got outside 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 W290 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FP7 and Sony W290 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FP7 vs the W290.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and W290 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP7 and W290.
All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FP7 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer FP7 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W290 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT Touch Screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 147 gr (0.32 pounds) | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $227 | $230 |