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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W830

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W830 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W830 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic FH7 versus Sony W830, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the W830 (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was brought out 3 years before the W830 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FH7 scores versus the W830 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Sony W830

 FH7 W830 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Panasonic FH7

 W830 FH7 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014September 2011More recent by 28 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Sony W830

 FH7 W830 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH7 enjoys physical 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) and the Sony W830 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH7 versus Sony W830 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FH7 against the W830.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W830 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and W830 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH7 and W830.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W830 to render extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The older FH7 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography details
Sony W830 Portrait photography details
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
38
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH7 as a Street photography camera
Sony W830 as a Street photography camera
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (126g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH7 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W830 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Travel photography features
Sony W830 Travel photography features
71
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
provides touch to focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography factors
Sony W830 Landscape photography factors
43
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Vlogging information
Sony W830 Vlogging information
34
pretty wide (28mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Sony W830
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FS22 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2011-09-07 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixel 20 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 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
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 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 pounds) 122 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $149 $128