Panasonic FH7 vs Sony RX1
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony RX1 Key Specs
(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
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Released February 2013
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony RX1 Overview
The following is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic FH7 and Sony RX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the FH7 (16MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the FH7 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) use totally different sensor dimensions.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FH7 was unveiled 17 months before the RX1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FH7 matches up vs the RX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony RX1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH7 Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Sony RX1
FH7 | RX1 | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Panasonic FH7
RX1 | FH7 | |||
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Released | February 2013 | September 2011 | Newer by 17 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Display resolution | 1229k | 230k | Crisper display (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Sony RX1
FH7 | RX1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH7 offers physical measurements 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 RX1 has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FH7 and Sony RX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the FH7 versus the RX1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH7 and RX1 is 96 and 79 respectively.
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FH7 and RX1.
As you have seen, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FH7 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony RX1 will resolve greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FH7 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony RX1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FS22 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-09-07 | 2013-02-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/2.0-22.0 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/4000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126 gr (0.28 lb) | 482 gr (1.06 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 93 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2534 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 pictures | 270 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $149 | $2,798 |