Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W510
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W510 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
- Revealed September 2011
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2011

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W510 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic FH7 versus Sony W510, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the FH7 (16MP) and W510 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The FH7 was revealed 9 months after the W510 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FH7 matches up against the W510 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W510 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH7 Gallery & Sony W510 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Sony W510
FH7 | W510 | |||
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Introduced | September 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 9 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Panasonic FH7
W510 | FH7 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Sony W510
FH7 | W510 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH7 features external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony W510 has dimensions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FH7 versus Sony W510 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FH7 versus the W510.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH7 and W510 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The picture here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH7 and W510.
To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FH7 to provide extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent FH7 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W510 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-FS22 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2011-09-07 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine IV | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
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 speed | 4.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.30 m | 2.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 126 grams (0.28 lb) | 119 grams (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | 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 |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $149 | $99 |