Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W830
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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96 Imaging
45 Features
26 Overall
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W830 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W830 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH7 Gallery and Sony W830 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Sony W830
FH7 | W830 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Panasonic FH7
W830 | FH7 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | January 2014 | September 2011 | More recent by 28 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Sony W830
FH7 | W830 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and W830 is 96 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W830 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 | |
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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 |