Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W230

The following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic FH7 and Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the FH7 (16MP) and W230 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was unveiled 2 years after the W230 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the FH7 grades vs the W230 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH7 Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH7 provides exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony W230 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the FH7 and the W230.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and W230 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Often, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH7 and W230.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH7 to give you more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern FH7 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.