Panasonic FH7 vs Sony RX100 VI

The following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic FH7 and Sony RX100 VI, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is fairly comparable but the FH7 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") provide different sensor sizing.

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The FH7 was announced 7 years earlier than the RX100 VI which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FH7 grades against the RX100 VI in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH7 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH7 enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VI has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH7 and Sony RX100 VI in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FH7 compared to the RX100 VI.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH7 and RX100 VI is 96 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH7 and RX100 VI.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FH7 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sony RX100 VI will provide extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged FH7 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.