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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony RX1

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
57
Overall
64

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony RX1 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
Sony RX1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Sony RX1

 FH7 RX1 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Panasonic FH7

 RX1 FH7 
ReleasedFebruary 2013September 2011Newer by 17 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Sony RX1

 FH7 RX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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).

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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.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony RX1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH7 and RX1 is 96 and 79 respectively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony RX1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony RX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony RX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography details
Sony RX1 Portrait photography details
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
82
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH7
Street photography with Sony RX1
67
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than average (126g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
66
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
above average ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (482g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH7
Sports photography with Sony RX1
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
53
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (270 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH7
Travel photography with Sony RX1
71
lighter than average (126g)
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
62
megapixel count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
low battery power (270 per charge)
more heavy than competitors in class (482 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH7
Landscape photography with Sony RX1
43
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
65
has manual focus
fast max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3")
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (270 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Vlogging advice
Sony RX1 Vlogging advice
34
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than average (126 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
34
fast max aperture (f2.0)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (482 grams)
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony RX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Sony RX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
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