Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W560
Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
36
95 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
36
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
28 Overall
33
96 Imaging
37 Features
28 Overall
33
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W560 Key Specs
Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
(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
- Launched January 2011
Sony W560
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Released January 2011
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Below, we are looking at the Panasonic FP7 and Sony W560, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the W560 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FP7 was brought out at a similar time to the W560 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FP7 scores versus the W560 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FP7 Gallery & Sony W560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Sony W560
| FP7 | W560 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Panasonic FP7
| W560 | FP7 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Sony W560
| FP7 | W560 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 |  | January 2011 | Same age |
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP7 features outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony W560 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FP7 versus the W560.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and W560 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The picture below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FP7 and W560.
As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FP7 to show more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FP7 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W560 as a Portrait photography camera
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others (147g)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
good battery power (240 shots)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Panasonic FP7 Travel photography information
Sony W560 Travel photography information
good battery power (240 per charge)
offers focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (147 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape photography with Sony W560
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery power (240 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
decently wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
heavier than others (147 grams)
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W560 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2011-01-06 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 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 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| 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) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | TFT Touch Screen LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.90 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 147 gr (0.32 pounds) | 110 gr (0.24 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $227 | $139 |