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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W370

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W370 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 W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W370 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W370, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was brought out 13 months after the W370 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FP7 scores against the W370 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Sony W370

 FP7 W370 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 13 months
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Panasonic FP7

 W370 FP7 

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Sony W370

 FP7 W370 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP7 provides physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W370 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FP7 versus the W370.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and W370 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The pic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FP7 and W370.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FP7 to render greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent FP7 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP7
Portrait photography with Sony W370
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Street photography info
Sony W370 Street photography info
60
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (147g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Sports photography features
Sony W370 Sports photography features
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery power (240 shots)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP7
Travel photography with Sony W370
63
better than average battery power (240 per charge)
provides focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP7
Landscape photography with Sony W370
41
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (240 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W370 as a Vlogging camera
29
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition in class (147g)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Sony W370
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias 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 support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
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 second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 147 grams (0.32 pounds) 179 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $227 $230