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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony QX10

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony QX10 Key Specs

Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Introduced September 2013
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony QX10 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Panasonic FH7 versus Sony QX10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Lens-style by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was released 24 months earlier than the QX10 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FH7 grades versus the QX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Sony QX10

 FH7 QX10 
Display dimensions3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Panasonic FH7

 QX10 FH7 
IntroducedSeptember 2013September 2011More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Sony QX10

 FH7 QX10 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH7 has got outer dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony QX10 has specifications of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH7 versus Sony QX10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH7 against the QX10.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH7 and QX10 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FH7 and QX10.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony QX10 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged FH7 will be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography details
Sony QX10 Portrait photography details
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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decent megapixels (18MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH7
Street photography with Sony QX10
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition (105 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH7 as a Sports photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Travel photography features
Sony QX10 Travel photography features
71
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
provides touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than competition (105g)
includes focus by touch
decent megapixels (18MP)
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH7 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Landscape photography camera
43
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
38
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen ( inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Vlogging factors
Sony QX10 Vlogging factors
34
really wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
34
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition (105 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1440 x 1080 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Sony QX10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Also called Lumix DMC-FS22 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Lens-style
Introduced 2011-09-07 2013-09-04
Body design Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV -
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 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" -
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.30 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction None
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1440x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 pounds) 105g (0.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 images 220 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $149 $250