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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W320

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 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
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W320 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Panasonic FP7 versus Sony W320, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the W320 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FP7 was brought out 13 months later than the W320 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FP7 scores versus the W320 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Sony W320

 FP7 W320 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 13 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Panasonic FP7

 W320 FP7 

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Sony W320

 FP7 W320 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP7 has got external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony W320 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP7 versus Sony W320 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FP7 against the W320.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and W320 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The graphic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP7 and W320.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FP7 to give more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent FP7 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W320 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Street photography advice
Sony W320 Street photography advice
60
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average (147g)
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W320 as a Sports photography camera
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery pack (240 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
decent MP (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Travel photography features
Sony W320 Travel photography features
63
better than average battery pack (240 per charge)
provides touch focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (147g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography features
Sony W320 Landscape photography features
41
big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (240 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Vlogging features
Sony W320 Vlogging features
29
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
heavier than average (147g)
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Sony W320
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147 gr (0.32 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $227 $269