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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A77

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Sony SLT-A77 front
Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
83
Overall
71

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A77 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
  • Announced January 2011
Sony A77
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 50 - 16000 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 732g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Revealed October 2011
  • Superseded the Sony A700
  • Refreshed by Sony A77 II
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A77 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic FP7 and Sony A77, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and A77 (24MP) and the FP7 (1/2.3") and A77 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The FP7 was launched 9 months prior to the A77 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FP7 scores against the A77 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Sony A77

 FP7 A77 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A77 over the Panasonic FP7

 A77 FP7 
RevealedOctober 2011January 2011More recent by 9 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Sony A77

 FP7 A77 

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A77 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP7 offers exterior dimensions 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 A77 has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FP7 and Sony A77 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the FP7 against the A77.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A77 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and A77 is 95 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A77 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A77 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The visual below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP7 and A77.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FP7 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A77 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older FP7 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A77 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A77 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A77 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A77 Portrait photography highlights
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
77
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Street photography advice
Sony A77 Street photography advice
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average (147g)
74
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP7
Sports photography with Sony A77
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery life (240 shots)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
74
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
low battery life (470 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A77 as a Travel photography camera
63
better than average battery life (240 per charge)
comes with touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (147 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
environment sealing
MP count good (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery life (470 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A77 as a Landscape photography camera
41
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (240 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
low battery life (470 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Vlogging information
Sony A77 Vlogging information
29
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
heavier than average (147 grams)
76
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic socket
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A77 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Sony A77
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Sony SLT-A77
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Sony SLT-A77
Type Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-10-25
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size 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 area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 16000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 19
Cross type focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type 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
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
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, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147 gr (0.32 pounds) 732 gr (1.61 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 801
Other
Battery life 240 photos 470 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
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
Retail pricing $227 $900