Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W530
Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
36
95 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
36
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
21 Overall
30
96 Imaging
37 Features
21 Overall
30
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W530 Key Specs
Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
(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
- Announced January 2011
Sony W530
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
- Launched January 2011
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Below is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic FP7 versus Sony W530, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the W530 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FP7 scores versus the W530 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FP7 Gallery & Sony W530 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Sony W530
| FP7 | W530 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Panasonic FP7
| W530 | FP7 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Sony W530
| FP7 | W530 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2011 |  | January 2011 | Similar age |
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP7 comes with outer measurements 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 W530 has proportions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FP7 versus Sony W530 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FP7 vs the W530.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP7 and W530 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FP7 and W530.
To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FP7 to deliver greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively.
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FP7 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W530 as a Portrait photography camera
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Panasonic FP7 Street photography information
Sony W530 Street photography information
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than others in class (147g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports photography with Panasonic FP7
Sports photography with Sony W530
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery pack (240 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
MP count decent (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Panasonic FP7 Travel photography factors
Sony W530 Travel photography factors
great battery pack (240 CIPA)
offers touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (147g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W530 Landscape photography highlights
very good size screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (240 per charge)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
really wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging with Panasonic FP7
Vlogging with Sony W530
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
heavier than others in class (147 grams)
really wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
Photography Glossary
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W530 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2011-01-06 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine IV | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| 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) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Touch Screen LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.90 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 147 grams (0.32 lb) | 113 grams (0.25 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 pictures | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $227 | $269 |