Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W650
95 Imaging
38 Features
32 Overall
35


96 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
36
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W650 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
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Released January 2012

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W650 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W650, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The FP7 was launched 12 months prior to the W650 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FP7 matches up versus the W650 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W650 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FP7 Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Sony W650
FP7 | W650 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Panasonic FP7
W650 | FP7 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 12 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Sony W650
FP7 | W650 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FP7 features physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W650 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FP7 compared to the W650.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and W650 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The picture here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP7 and W650.
All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you would want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged FP7 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W650 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine IV | BIONZ |
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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
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 distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT Touch Screen LCD | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | 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 | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 147 gr (0.32 pounds) | 124 gr (0.27 pounds) |
Physical 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 | 220 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
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, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $227 | $140 |