Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W320
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W320 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W320 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Sony W320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Sony W320
FP7 | W320 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | January 2010 | More recent by 13 months | |
Display dimensions | 3.5" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Panasonic FP7
W320 | FP7 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Sony W320
FP7 | W320 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and W320 is 95 and 97 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W320 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 | |
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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 |