Panasonic FH7 vs Sony A850
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony A850 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
- Announced September 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
- Announced April 2010
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony A850 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic FH7 and Sony A850, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the FH7 (16MP) and A850 (25MP) and the FH7 (1/2.3") and A850 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FH7 was unveiled 17 months later than the A850 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FH7 matches up against the A850 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony A850 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH7 Gallery & Sony A850 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Sony A850
FH7 | A850 | |||
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Announced | September 2011 | April 2010 | More recent by 17 months | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Panasonic FH7
A850 | FH7 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Sony A850
FH7 | A850 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony A850 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH7 comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony A850 has specifications of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FH7 and Sony A850 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FH7 versus the A850.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and A850 is 96 and 54 respectively.
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony A850 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The visual here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH7 and A850.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FH7 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A850 will produce extra detail having an extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent FH7 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony A850 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 |
Alternative name | Lumix DMC-FS22 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2011-09-07 | 2010-04-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine IV | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 25MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6048 x 4032 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126g (0.28 lbs) | 895g (1.97 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1415 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 photographs | 880 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo |
Card slots | Single | Dual |
Launch price | $149 | $0 |