Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W650

Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was manufactured 4 months earlier than the W650 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FH7 grades versus the W650 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH7 Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH7 enjoys outer dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony W650 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the FH7 and the W650.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH7 and W650 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH7 and W650.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs however you would want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.