Panasonic FH7 vs Sony WX150
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony WX150 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
- Revealed September 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony WX150 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH7 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Sony WX150
FH7 | WX150 | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Panasonic FH7
WX150 | FH7 | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Sony WX150
FH7 | WX150 | |||
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Introduced | September 2011 | ![]() | February 2012 | Similar generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Panasonic FH7 versus Sony WX150 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony WX150 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
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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 |