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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W810

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W810 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
  • Launched September 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W810 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W810, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the W810 (20MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was announced 3 years earlier than the W810 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the FH7 matches up against the W810 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Sony W810

 FH7 W810 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Panasonic FH7

 W810 FH7 
LaunchedJanuary 2014September 2011More recent by 28 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Sony W810

 FH7 W810 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH7 enjoys exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony W810 has proportions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FH7 and the W810.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and W810 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH7 and W810.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W810 to show extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older FH7 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography details
Sony W810 Portrait photography details
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
38
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH7 as a Street photography camera
Sony W810 as a Street photography camera
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than average in class (126g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Sports photography information
Sony W810 Sports photography information
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Travel photography advice
Sony W810 Travel photography advice
71
lighter than average in class (126g)
provides focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography factors
Sony W810 Landscape photography factors
43
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
41
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Vlogging features
Sony W810 Vlogging features
34
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (126g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
32
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Sony W810
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS22 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-09-07 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.30 m 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 pounds) 111 gr (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 200 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $149 $100