Panasonic FH2 vs Sony RX100 VII

The following is a complete review of the Panasonic FH2 vs Sony RX100 VII, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the FH2 (14MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the FH2 (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The FH2 was unveiled 9 years before the RX100 VII which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FH2 scores against the RX100 VII in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH2 Gallery & Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH2 provides external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VII has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the FH2 vs the RX100 VII.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH2 and RX100 VII is 96 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The picture below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH2 and RX100 VII.

All in all, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FH2 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX100 VII will show extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged FH2 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.