Panasonic FH7 vs Sony HX400V

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FH7 vs Sony HX400V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was revealed 3 years earlier than the HX400V which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FH7 scores versus the HX400V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH7 Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH7 comes with exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FH7 against the HX400V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH7 and HX400V is 96 and 62 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH7 and HX400V.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony HX400V to offer extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged FH7 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.