Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FX90

The following is a complete overview of the Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are created by Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the FH7 (16MP) and FX90 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was unveiled very close to the FX90 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FH7 matches up vs the FX90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH7 Gallery and Panasonic FX90 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH7 offers external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic FX90 has specifications of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FX90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FH7 against the FX90.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH7 and FX90 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The picture underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH7 and FX90.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH7 to give you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively.