Panasonic FH7 vs Sony RX100 IV
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony RX100 IV 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
- Launched September 2011
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS22
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 298g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Released June 2015
- Succeeded the Sony RX100 III
- Refreshed by Sony RX100 V
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony RX100 IV Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic FH7 vs Sony RX100 IV, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is pretty comparable but the FH7 (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") posses different sensor size.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FH7 was launched 4 years prior to the RX100 IV and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FH7 scores against the RX100 IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony RX100 IV Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH7 Gallery & Sony RX100 IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Sony RX100 IV
FH7 | RX100 IV | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 IV over the Panasonic FH7
RX100 IV | FH7 | |||
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Released | June 2015 | September 2011 | More recent by 45 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Clearer screen (+999k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Sony RX100 IV
FH7 | RX100 IV | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size |
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony RX100 IV Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH7 features exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony RX100 IV has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FH7 vs Sony RX100 IV in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FH7 against the RX100 IV.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and RX100 IV is 96 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony RX100 IV Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH7 and RX100 IV.
To sum up, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FH7 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony RX100 IV will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older FH7 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony RX100 IV Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FS22 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-09-07 | 2015-06-10 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine IV | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-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 | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per sec | 16.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 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) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126g (0.28 lb) | 298g (0.66 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 562 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 images | 280 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $149 | $898 |