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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W710

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Panasonic FH7
(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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W710 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Panasonic FH7 and Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was announced 16 months earlier than the W710 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FH7 grades against the W710 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Sony W710

 FH7 W710 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Panasonic FH7

 W710 FH7 
LaunchedJanuary 2013September 2011Newer by 16 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Sony W710

 FH7 W710 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH7 has got physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony W710 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH7 and Sony W710 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the FH7 against the W710.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and W710 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH7 and W710.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures but you might want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged FH7 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography features
Sony W710 Portrait photography features
34
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Street photography info
Sony W710 Street photography info
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than others (126g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than competition (114 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Sports photography info
Sony W710 Sports photography info
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH7
Travel photography with Sony W710
71
lighter than others (126g)
offers focus by touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than competition (114 grams)
supports focus by touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography information
Sony W710 Landscape photography information
43
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
39
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH7
Vlogging with Sony W710
34
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than others (126 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
34
fairly wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition (114g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Sony W710
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Also called Lumix DMC-FS22 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-09-07 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV -
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 126 gr (0.28 lbs) 114 gr (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 240 images
Form 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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $149 $90