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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony S930

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony S930 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
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony S930 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic FH7 and Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the FH7 (16MP) and S930 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was revealed 2 years later than the S930 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FH7 matches up against the S930 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Sony S930

 FH7 S930 
IntroducedSeptember 2011January 2009More recent by 33 months
Screen size3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution230k112kCrisper screen (+118k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Panasonic FH7

 S930 FH7 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Sony S930

 FH7 S930 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH7 has physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony S930 has sizing of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH7 and Sony S930 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the FH7 versus the S930.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH7 and S930 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The photograph here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH7 and S930.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic FH7 to produce extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent FH7 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography highlights
Sony S930 Portrait photography highlights
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
26
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH7
Street photography with Sony S930
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Sports photography factors
Sony S930 Sports photography factors
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
low fps (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Travel photography factors
Sony S930 Travel photography factors
71
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
has touch focus
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH7 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S930 as a Landscape photography camera
43
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
31
has manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Vlogging factors
Sony S930 Vlogging factors
34
fairly wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (126g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (320 x 240 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Sony S930
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-09-07 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.4"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 112 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 1/8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.30 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $149 $219