Panasonic FH7 vs Sony TX100V
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony TX100V Key Specs
(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
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS22
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
- Introduced January 2011

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony TX100V Overview
In this article, we will be comparing the Panasonic FH7 versus Sony TX100V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The FH7 was brought out 9 months after the TX100V and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FH7 matches up versus the TX100V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony TX100V Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH7 Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Sony TX100V
FH7 | TX100V | |||
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Introduced | September 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 9 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Panasonic FH7
TX100V | FH7 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Sony TX100V
FH7 | TX100V | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH7 comes with 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 TX100V has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FH7 versus Sony TX100V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the FH7 and the TX100V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH7 and TX100V is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH7 and TX100V.
All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files however you may want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The younger FH7 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony TX100V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FS22 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2011-09-07 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine IV | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3.5" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126g (0.28 lbs) | 147g (0.32 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $149 | $380 |