Panasonic FH7 vs Sony QX1
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony QX1 Key Specs
(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
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS22
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
- Announced September 2014
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Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic FH7 vs Sony QX1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Lens-style by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is very similar but the FH7 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe FH7 was brought out 4 years earlier than the QX1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.
Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FH7 grades against the QX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Sony QX1
| FH7 | QX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | " | Larger display (+3") |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 0k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Panasonic FH7
| QX1 | FH7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2014 |  | September 2011 | More modern by 36 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Sony QX1
| FH7 | QX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH7 comes with outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony QX1 has dimensions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FH7 vs the QX1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and QX1 is 96 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH7 and QX1.
As you can see, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FH7 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony QX1 will offer more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged FH7 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony QX1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Sony Alpha QX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Sony Alpha QX1 |
| Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FS22 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Lens-style |
| Revealed | 2011-09-07 | 2014-09-03 |
| Body design | Compact | Lens-style |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine IV | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 357.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5456 x 3632 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.6 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | - |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 0 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 4.0fps | 4.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.30 m | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 126 gr (0.28 lb) | 216 gr (0.48 lb) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 260 shots | 440 shots |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $149 | $500 |