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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W610

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W610 Key Specs

Panasonic FH7
(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)
  • 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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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W610 Overview

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").

Photography Glossary

The FH7 was released 4 months earlier than the W610 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

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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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Sony W610

 FH7 W610 
Display sizing3"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 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011January 2012Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH7 and W610 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography factors
Sony W610 Portrait photography factors
34
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
29
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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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Street photography details
Sony W610 Street photography details
67
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
56
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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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH7 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W610 as a Sports photography camera
40
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
27
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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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Travel photography information
Sony W610 Travel photography information
71
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)
69
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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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography advice
Sony W610 Landscape photography advice
43
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
33
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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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Vlogging info
Sony W610 Vlogging info
34
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
28
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

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Sony W610
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Sony 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