Panasonic FP7 vs Sony WX5
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony WX5 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
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Revealed July 2010
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony WX5 Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FP7 and Sony WX5, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FP7 was revealed 7 months later than the WX5 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.
Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FP7 matches up vs the WX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony WX5 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Sony WX5
FP7 | WX5 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | July 2010 | More recent by 7 months | |
Screen sizing | 3.5" | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.7") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Panasonic FP7
WX5 | FP7 | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Sony WX5
FP7 | WX5 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP7 features outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony WX5 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FP7 and Sony WX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the FP7 against the WX5.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and WX5 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The visual below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FP7 and WX5.
As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FP7 to result in extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer FP7 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2010-07-08 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine IV | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.5 inch | 2.8 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT Touch Screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.90 m | 5.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 147 grams (0.32 lb) | 146 grams (0.32 lb) |
Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
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 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $227 | $250 |