Panasonic FP8 vs Sony TX7
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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2010
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Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic FP8 versus Sony TX7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is pretty similar but the FP8 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FP8 was unveiled 5 months earlier than the TX7 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FP8 matches up versus the TX7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP8 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Sony TX7
| FP8 | TX7 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Panasonic FP8
| TX7 | FP8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Sony TX7
| FP8 | TX7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2009 |  | January 2010 | Similar generation |
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Panasonic FP8 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FP8 enjoys external measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony TX7 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FP8 versus Sony TX7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the FP8 compared to the TX7.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FP8 and TX7 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FP8 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The pic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FP8 and TX7.
All in all, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FP8 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic FP8 will offer you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively.
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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2009-07-27 | 2010-01-07 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine V | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 3.5" |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 2s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.50 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 151g (0.33 lb) | 149g (0.33 lb) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
| 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 model | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $300 | $300 |
