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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony WX5

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs

Panasonic FP7
(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
Sony WX5
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Sony WX5

 FP7 WX5 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2010More recent by 7 months
Screen sizing3.5"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Panasonic FP7

 WX5 FP7 
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Sony WX5

 FP7 WX5 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and WX5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP7
Portrait photography with Sony WX5
34
good MP (16MP)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (147g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Sports photography factors
Sony WX5 Sports photography factors
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery (240 CIPA)
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP7
Travel photography with Sony WX5
63
good battery (240 CIPA)
offers focus by touch
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (147g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography features
Sony WX5 Landscape photography features
41
lovely big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
good battery (240 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
37
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP7
Vlogging with Sony WX5
29
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (147 grams)
32
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Sony WX5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
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