Panasonic FH7 vs Sony HX5

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FH7 vs Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the FH7 (16MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the FH7 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor size.

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The FH7 was released 15 months later than the HX5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FH7 scores versus the HX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH7 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH7 comes with outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony HX5 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH7 vs Sony HX5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the FH7 vs the HX5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH7 and HX5 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH7 and HX5.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FH7 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic FH7 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent FH7 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.