Panasonic FH7 vs Sony RX100 II
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony RX100 II 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
- Announced September 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
- Introduced June 2013
- Old Model is Sony RX100
- Successor is Sony RX100 III
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony RX100 II Overview
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony RX100 II Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Sony RX100 II
FH7 | RX100 II | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Panasonic FH7
RX100 II | FH7 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | September 2011 | More modern by 21 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Clearer screen (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Sony RX100 II
FH7 | RX100 II | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison
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.
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony RX100 II Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FS22 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-09-07 | 2013-06-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW data | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.30 m | 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W)) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 126g (0.28 lbs) | 281g (0.62 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 67 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 483 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 shots | 350 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots)) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $149 | $598 |