Panasonic FH7 vs Sony RX100

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FH7 and Sony RX100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is pretty close but the FH7 (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The FH7 was launched 11 months prior to the RX100 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the FH7 grades against the RX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH7 Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH7 provides outer dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH7 and Sony RX100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the FH7 versus the RX100.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FH7 and RX100 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The pic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH7 and RX100.

Plainly, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FH7 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony RX100 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FH7 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.