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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony A9

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Sony Alpha A9 front
Portability
65
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony A9 Key Specs

Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22
Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
  • Introduced April 2017
  • Updated by Sony A9 II
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony A9 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Panasonic FH7 vs Sony A9, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the FH7 (16MP) and A9 (24MP) and the FH7 (1/2.3") and A9 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor size.

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The FH7 was brought out 6 years prior to the A9 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FH7 matches up vs the A9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Sony A9

 FH7 A9 

Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Panasonic FH7

 A9 FH7 
IntroducedApril 2017September 2011Newer by 68 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k230kClearer display (+1210k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Sony A9

 FH7 A9 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH7 offers outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony A9 has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") along with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH7 vs Sony A9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the FH7 against the A9.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony A9 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH7 and A9 is 96 and 65 respectively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony A9 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH7 and A9.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FH7 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A9 will resolve greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged FH7 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony A9 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony A9 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony A9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH7
Portrait photography with Sony A9
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
83
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Street photography factors
Sony A9 Street photography factors
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than competition (126 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
79
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
has focus via touch
environment proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Sports photography factors
Sony A9 Sports photography factors
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
86
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high fps (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery power (650 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH7
Travel photography with Sony A9
71
lighter than competition (126g)
supports touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
73
great battery power (650 shots)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
good resolution (24 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography info
Sony A9 Landscape photography info
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
85
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
great battery power (650 shots)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH7
Vlogging with Sony A9
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (126g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
36
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony A9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Sony A9
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Sony Alpha A9
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 Sony Alpha A9
Also called Lumix DMC-FS22 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-09-07 2017-04-19
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV BIONZ X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 51200
Highest boosted ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 693
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.5 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.30 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lbs) 673 grams (1.48 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 92
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 3517
Other
Battery life 260 shots 650 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots 1 2
Cost at launch $149 $4,498