Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W650
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W650 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Released January 2012
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W650 Overview
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W650 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Sony W650
FH7 | W650 | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Panasonic FH7
W650 | FH7 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Sony W650
FH7 | W650 | |||
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Released | September 2011 | January 2012 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison
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).
Check the Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W650 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison
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.
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W650 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 |
Alternative name | Lumix DMC-FS22 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-09-07 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.30 m | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 126 gr (0.28 pounds) | 124 gr (0.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots | 220 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $149 | $140 |