Panasonic FH7 vs Sony HX100V
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony HX100V 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
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Launched October 2011
- Successor is Sony HX200V
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony HX100V Overview
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony HX100V Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Sony HX100V
FH7 | HX100V | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Panasonic FH7
HX100V | FH7 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Sony HX100V
FH7 | HX100V | |||
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Launched | September 2011 | October 2011 | Same generation | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison
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.
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony HX100V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-FS22 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-09-07 | 2011-10-21 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine IV | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | 12.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126 grams (0.28 lbs) | 577 grams (1.27 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
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 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $149 | $429 |