Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W320

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic FH7 and Sony W320, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the W320 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was released 21 months after the W320 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FH7 matches up versus the W320 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH7 Gallery and Sony W320 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH7 has got exterior measurements 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 W320 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH7 and the W320.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and W320 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The picture here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH7 and W320.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FH7 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher FH7 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.