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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony WX150

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony WX150 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
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony WX150 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic FH7 versus Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was brought out 5 months earlier than the WX150 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the FH7 scores vs the WX150 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Sony WX150

 FH7 WX150 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Panasonic FH7

 WX150 FH7 
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Sony WX150

 FH7 WX150 
IntroducedSeptember 2011February 2012Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH7 comes with physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony WX150 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the FH7 versus the WX150.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and WX150 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH7 and WX150.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX150 to offer you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography features
Sony WX150 Portrait photography features
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
38
decent MP (18MP)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Street photography factors
Sony WX150 Street photography factors
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competitors (126g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (133g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH7
Sports photography with Sony WX150
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH7
Travel photography with Sony WX150
71
lighter than competitors (126g)
has focus by touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography info
Sony WX150 Landscape photography info
43
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH7
Vlogging with Sony WX150
34
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (133g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Sony WX150
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS22 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-09-07 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.30 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 240 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $149 $300