Panasonic FH7 vs Sony HX300
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony HX300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
- Announced February 2013
- Previous Model is Sony HX200V
- Replacement is Sony HX400V
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In this write-up, we are contrasting the Panasonic FH7 vs Sony HX300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FH7 was revealed 17 months prior to the HX300 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FH7 scores against the HX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Panasonic FH7 vs Sony HX300 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH7 Gallery & Sony HX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Sony HX300
| FH7 | HX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Panasonic FH7
| HX300 | FH7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2013 |  | September 2011 | Newer by 17 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Sony HX300
| FH7 | HX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH7 offers outer dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony HX300 has dimensions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the FH7 and the HX300.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and HX300 is 96 and 63 respectively.
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The image here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH7 and HX300.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX300 to offer more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged FH7 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony HX300 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 |
| Also called | Lumix DMC-FS22 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2011-09-07 | 2013-02-20 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine IV | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/2.8-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.30 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 126 grams (0.28 lbs) | 623 grams (1.37 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 260 images | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | - |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $149 | $339 |
