Panasonic FH7 vs Sony HX90V

Here is a in-depth review of the Panasonic FH7 and Sony HX90V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was introduced 4 years prior to the HX90V and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FH7 matches up versus the HX90V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH7 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH7 features outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH7 and Sony HX90V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH7 versus the HX90V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and HX90V is 96 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH7 and HX90V.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX90V to offer you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older FH7 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.