Panasonic FH3 vs Sony HX7V

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic FH3 and Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was announced 18 months before the HX7V making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FH3 scores against the HX7V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH3 features external dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while 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).

Check out the Panasonic FH3 and Sony HX7V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the FH3 against the HX7V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FH3 and HX7V is 94 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FH3 and HX7V.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX7V to result in more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged FH3 will be behind in sensor tech.