Panasonic FH7 vs Sony RX100 VA

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FH7 and Sony RX100 VA, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is pretty comparable but the FH7 (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FH7 was unveiled 7 years before the RX100 VA which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FH7 matches up against the RX100 VA with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH7 Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. 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) while the Sony RX100 VA has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH7 and Sony RX100 VA in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FH7 against the RX100 VA.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FH7 and RX100 VA is 96 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The picture here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH7 and RX100 VA.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FH7 having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony RX100 VA will produce more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged FH7 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.