Panasonic FH10 vs Sony HX7V

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH10 Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.