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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony RX100 IV

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV front
Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony RX100 IV Key Specs

Panasonic FH7
(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
Sony RX100 IV
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Sony RX100 IV

 FH7 RX100 IV 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 IV over the Panasonic FH7

 RX100 IV FH7 
ReleasedJune 2015September 2011More recent by 45 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Sony RX100 IV

 FH7 RX100 IV 
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony RX100 IV size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony RX100 IV sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony RX100 IV Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony RX100 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography highlights
Sony RX100 IV Portrait photography highlights
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
65
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Street photography details
Sony RX100 IV Street photography details
67
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than others (126g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
85
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (298g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH7
Sports photography with Sony RX100 IV
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
68
silent mode (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (16.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Travel photography details
Sony RX100 IV Travel photography details
71
lighter than others (126g)
provides focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
86
lighter than competition (298g)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography info
Sony RX100 IV Landscape photography info
43
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
74
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Vlogging details
Sony RX100 IV Vlogging details
34
pretty wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than others (126 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
81
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition (298g)
lack of external mic port
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony RX100 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Sony RX100 IV
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
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