Panasonic FH20 vs Sony HX7V
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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
- Launched January 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Released July 2011
Photography Glossary Panasonic FH20 vs Sony HX7V Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic FH20 versus Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FH20 was brought out 18 months prior to the HX7V making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FH20 scores vs the HX7V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH20 Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Sony HX7V
| FH20 | HX7V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Panasonic FH20
| HX7V | FH20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2011 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 18 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Sony HX7V
| FH20 | HX7V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither comes with Touch display |
Panasonic FH20 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH20 comes with outer measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony HX7V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FH20 versus Sony HX7V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the FH20 compared to the HX7V.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH20 and HX7V is 93 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic FH20 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The picture here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH20 and HX7V.
As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX7V to deliver extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged FH20 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
Panasonic FH20 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony HX7V Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V |
| Also called | Lumix DMC-FS30 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2011-07-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | - | XtraFine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) | 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 exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 178 grams (0.39 lbs) | 208 grams (0.46 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| 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 ID | - | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | 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 | $179 | $499 |