Panasonic FP8 vs Sony T99
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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony T99 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
- Revealed July 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
- Launched July 2010
Panasonic FP8 vs Sony T99 Overview
In this article, we will be matching up the Panasonic FP8 versus Sony T99, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the T99 (14MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FP8 was announced 11 months prior to the T99 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FP8 scores against the T99 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FP8 vs Sony T99 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP8 Gallery & Sony T99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Sony T99
FP8 | T99 |
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Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Panasonic FP8
T99 | FP8 | |||
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Launched | July 2010 | July 2009 | Newer by 11 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Sony T99
FP8 | T99 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic FP8 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FP8 has physical measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony T99 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FP8 versus Sony T99 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the FP8 versus the T99.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP8 and T99 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FP8 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The picture here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FP8 and T99.
All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony T99 to result in more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged FP8 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Panasonic FP8 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony T99 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2009-07-27 | 2010-07-08 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine V | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/1250 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 151 gr (0.33 lb) | 121 gr (0.27 lb) |
Dimensions | 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 ID | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $300 | $179 |