Panasonic FH7 vs Sony T99

The following is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic FH7 vs Sony T99, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the T99 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was introduced 15 months after the T99 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FH7 grades vs the T99 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH7 Gallery & Sony T99 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH7 has physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony T99 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FH7 against the T99.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FH7 and T99 is 96 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The pic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH7 and T99.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FH7 to resolve extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern FH7 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.