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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony WX10

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony WX10 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
  • Launched September 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS22
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Released January 2011
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony WX10 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic FH7 and Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was launched 9 months after the WX10 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FH7 grades versus the WX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Sony WX10

 FH7 WX10 
ReleasedSeptember 2011January 2011Newer by 9 months
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Panasonic FH7

 WX10 FH7 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Sony WX10

 FH7 WX10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH7 has exterior dimensions 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 WX10 has measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FH7 against the WX10.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and WX10 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH7 and WX10.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos though you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The younger FH7 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX10 Portrait photography highlights
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH7 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Street photography camera
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than others in class (126g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Sports photography details
Sony WX10 Sports photography details
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH7 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
includes touch focus
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH7
Landscape photography with Sony WX10
43
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
50
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX10 Vlogging highlights
34
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than others in class (126g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
32
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Sony WX10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FS22 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-09-07 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.8 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 7.10 m
Flash settings 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lb) 161 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $149 $200