Panasonic FH7 vs Sony HX30V
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony HX30V 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
- Announced September 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Released February 2012
- Old Model is Sony HX20V
- Renewed by Sony HX50V
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony HX30V Overview
Following is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic FH7 and Sony HX30V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FH7 was released 5 months before the HX30V and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the FH7 scores against the HX30V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony HX30V Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH7 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Sony HX30V
FH7 | HX30V | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Panasonic FH7
HX30V | FH7 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Sony HX30V
FH7 | HX30V | |||
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Released | September 2011 | February 2012 | Same generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH7 has got outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FH7 and Sony HX30V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FH7 compared to the HX30V.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FH7 and HX30V is 96 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH7 and HX30V.
As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony HX30V to show more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively.
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony HX30V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FS22 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-09-07 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | 7.10 m |
Flash options | 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 | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126 grams (0.28 lb) | 254 grams (0.56 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures | 320 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $149 | $420 |