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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony A900

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 front
Portability
54
Imaging
66
Features
62
Overall
64

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony A900 Key Specs

Panasonic FH7
(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
Sony A900
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Launched October 2008
  • Refreshed by Sony A99
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony A900 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic FH7 vs Sony A900, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the FH7 (16MP) and A900 (25MP) and the FH7 (1/2.3") and A900 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The FH7 was manufactured 2 years after the A900 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FH7 matches up against the A900 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Sony A900

 FH7 A900 
LaunchedSeptember 2011October 2008Newer by 35 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Panasonic FH7

 A900 FH7 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Sony A900

 FH7 A900 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony A900 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH7 comes with physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony A900 has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the FH7 vs the A900.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony A900 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FH7 and A900 is 96 and 54 respectively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony A900 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony A900 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH7 and A900.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FH7 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A900 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer FH7 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony A900 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography information
Sony A900 Portrait photography information
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
71
manual focus
sensor resolution is fantastic (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH7 as a Street photography camera
Sony A900 as a Street photography camera
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Sports photography info
Sony A900 Sports photography info
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Travel photography factors
Sony A900 Travel photography factors
71
lighter than average in class (126g)
features focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
54
weather proofing
sensor resolution is fantastic (25 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH7 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A900 as a Landscape photography camera
43
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
72
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
does not have liveview
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Vlogging features
Sony A900 Vlogging features
34
quite wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
9
no video
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Sony A900
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
Also called Lumix DMC-FS22 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2011-09-07 2008-10-22
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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 surface area 27.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 6048 x 4032
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250s
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 lbs) 895g (1.97 lbs)
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 Overall score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 1431
Other
Battery life 260 photographs 880 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Storage slots 1 Dual
Cost at release $149 $2,736