Panasonic FH7 vs Sony HX50V

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FH7 versus Sony HX50V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was manufactured 19 months before the HX50V which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the FH7 scores vs the HX50V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH7 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH7 has got outside dimensions 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 HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH7 versus Sony HX50V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the FH7 versus the HX50V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH7 and HX50V is 96 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The pic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH7 and HX50V.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX50V to give extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FH7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.