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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs

Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2013
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched September 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22
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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FH7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was unveiled 17 months after the FH7 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FH10 grades vs the FH7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Panasonic FH7

 FH10 FH7 
LaunchedJanuary 2013September 2011More modern by 17 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Panasonic FH10

 FH7 FH10 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic FH7

 FH10 FH7 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH10 has got outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH7 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FH7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FH10 vs the FH7.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FH10 and FH7 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FH10 and FH7.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you may want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher FH10 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography features
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH10
Street photography with Panasonic FH7
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (103 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Sports photography information
Panasonic FH7 Sports photography information
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average in class (103 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography details
39
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH7 Vlogging info
31
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (103 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
34
relatively wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than others in class (126g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic FH7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS22
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2011-09-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 103 grams (0.23 lb) 126 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 260 shots 260 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $110 $149