Panasonic FH7 vs Sony RX100 II

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic FH7 versus Sony RX100 II, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is relatively well matched but the FH7 (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") feature different sensor size.

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The FH7 was announced 21 months before the RX100 II which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FH7 grades vs the RX100 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH7 Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH7 has exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony RX100 II has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH7 versus Sony RX100 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the FH7 vs the RX100 II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH7 and RX100 II is 96 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The picture below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH7 and RX100 II.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FH7 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony RX100 II will resolve extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged FH7 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.