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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W570

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W570 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W570 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic FP7 versus Sony W570, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the W570 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was launched about the same time to the W570 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FP7 scores versus the W570 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Sony W570

 FP7 W570 
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Panasonic FP7

 W570 FP7 

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Sony W570

 FP7 W570 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP7 features outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony W570 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FP7 versus Sony W570 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FP7 against the W570.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and W570 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FP7 and W570.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files though you will want to factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography features
Sony W570 Portrait photography features
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Street photography features
Sony W570 Street photography features
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (147 grams)
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W570 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery pack (240 per charge)
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Travel photography advice
Sony W570 Travel photography advice
63
better than average battery pack (240 CIPA)
offers focus via touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (147g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
66
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography info
Sony W570 Landscape photography info
41
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
better than average battery pack (240 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
38
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Vlogging features
Sony W570 Vlogging features
29
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (147g)
29
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Sony W570
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Touch Screen LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147g (0.32 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $227 $159