Panasonic FH7 vs Sony NEX-5T

Following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic FH7 and Sony NEX-5T, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is relatively similar but the FH7 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The FH7 was unveiled 24 months before the NEX-5T which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FH7 matches up vs the NEX-5T in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH7 Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH7 enjoys outer 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 NEX-5T has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH7 and Sony NEX-5T in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the FH7 compared to the NEX-5T.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH7 and NEX-5T is 96 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH7 and NEX-5T.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The FH7 contains the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher. The more aged FH7 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.