Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W310

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic FH7 and Sony W310, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FH7 (16MP) and W310 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was introduced 21 months after the W310 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FH7 grades against the W310 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH7 Gallery & Sony W310 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH7 enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has measurements of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH7 and Sony W310 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FH7 against the W310.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH7 and W310 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH7 and W310.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FH7 to give you more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger FH7 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.