Panasonic FH7 vs Sony HX100V

Below is a detailed review of the Panasonic FH7 and Sony HX100V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was announced at a similar time to the HX100V which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FH7 grades versus the HX100V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH7 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH7 provides physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH7 and Sony HX100V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the FH7 versus the HX100V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH7 and HX100V is 96 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH7 and HX100V.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you should factor the release date of the cameras into account.