Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W610
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
37
Portability
97 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
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97 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
30
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W610 Key Specs
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
(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
- Released September 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
Sony W610
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
- Announced January 2012
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Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FH7 grades against the W610 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH7 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Sony W610
| FH7 | W610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Panasonic FH7
| W610 | FH7 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Sony W610
| FH7 | W610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2011 |  | January 2012 | Similar generation |
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen |
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH7 has got physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony W610 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W610 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the FH7 and the W610.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH7 and W610 is 96 and 97 respectively.
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH7 and W610.
As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH7 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively.
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography factors
Sony W610 Portrait photography factors
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Panasonic FH7 Street photography details
Sony W610 Street photography details
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lighter than competition (113 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Panasonic FH7 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W610 as a Sports photography camera
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Panasonic FH7 Travel photography information
Sony W610 Travel photography information
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
provides touch focus
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lighter than competition (113g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography advice
Sony W610 Landscape photography advice
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Panasonic FH7 Vlogging info
Sony W610 Vlogging info
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (126g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W610 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 |
| Other name | Lumix DMC-FS22 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2011-09-07 | 2012-01-10 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | 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 | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 4cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 1 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.30 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 126g (0.28 lbs) | 113g (0.25 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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 shots | 250 shots |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $149 | $200 |