Panasonic FH7 vs Sony H300

Here is a extensive overview of the Panasonic FH7 versus Sony H300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was revealed 3 years before the H300 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the FH7 grades vs the H300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH7 Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH7 has got physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony H300 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH7 versus Sony H300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the FH7 against the H300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH7 and H300 is 96 and 63 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH7 and H300.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony H300 to show extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older FH7 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.