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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony T99

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Panasonic FP8
(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
Sony T99
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Sony T99

 FP8 T99 

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Panasonic FP8

 T99 FP8 
LaunchedJuly 2010July 2009Newer by 11 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Sony T99

 FP8 T99 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP8 and T99 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP8
Portrait photography with Sony T99
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP8
Street photography with Sony T99
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competitors (151 grams)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Sports photography advice
Sony T99 Sports photography advice
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Travel photography details
Sony T99 Travel photography details
56
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (151 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
65
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP8 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T99 as a Landscape photography camera
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
42
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Vlogging highlights
Sony T99 Vlogging highlights
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competitors (151g)
31
rather wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP8 and Sony T99
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
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