Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A55
Portability
95 Imaging
38 Features
32 Overall
35
95 Imaging
38 Features
32 Overall
35
Portability
67 Imaging
56 Features
80 Overall
65
67 Imaging
56 Features
80 Overall
65
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A55 Key Specs
Panasonic FP7
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(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 A55
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(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Announced August 2010
- Successor is Sony A57
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Here is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic FP7 and Sony A55, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the A55 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the FP7 (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.
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Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FP7 matches up against the A55 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Sony A55
| FP7 | A55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3.5" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A55 over the Panasonic FP7
| A55 | FP7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Sony A55
| FP7 | A55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 |  | August 2010 | Same age |
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A55 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FP7 enjoys 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) while the Sony A55 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FP7 compared to the A55.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and A55 is 95 and 67 respectively.
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A55 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP7 and A55.
Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The FP7 has the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher.
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others (147 grams)
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery (240 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
terrible battery pack (380 per charge)
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better than average battery (240 CIPA)
supports focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (147 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (380 CIPA)
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bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (240 shots)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
terrible battery pack (380 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
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has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than others (147 grams)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic socket
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A55 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Sony SLT-A55 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Sony SLT-A55 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2010-08-24 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine IV | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 15 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display diagonal | 3.5" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | TFT Touch Screen LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.90 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 147 gr (0.32 lbs) | 500 gr (1.10 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 73 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 816 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 240 images | 380 images |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $227 | $800 |