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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony HX7V 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony HX7V Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FH10 versus Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was brought out 18 months after the HX7V which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FH10 scores versus the HX7V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Sony HX7V

 FH10 HX7V 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2011More modern by 18 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Panasonic FH10

 HX7V FH10 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Sony HX7V

 FH10 HX7V 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH10 has outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Sony HX7V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH10 versus Sony HX7V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the FH10 against the HX7V.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH10 and HX7V is 97 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH10 and HX7V.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you really should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer FH10 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX7V Portrait photography highlights
30
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Street photography information
Sony HX7V Street photography information
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Sports photography camera
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Travel photography advice
Sony HX7V Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition in class (103g)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX7V Landscape photography advice
39
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
42
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH10
Vlogging with Sony HX7V
31
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
32
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Sony HX7V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 103g (0.23 lb) 208g (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 life 260 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $110 $499