Panasonic FH7 vs Sony RX10 IV

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic FH7 vs Sony RX10 IV, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is very similar but the FH7 (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH7 was manufactured 7 years prior to the RX10 IV and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FH7 grades against the RX10 IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH7 Gallery & Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH7 features outside 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 RX10 IV has measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") having a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FH7 compared to the RX10 IV.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FH7 and RX10 IV is 96 and 52 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH7 and RX10 IV.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FH7 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX10 IV will deliver extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older FH7 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.