Panasonic FH7 vs Sony WX220

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FH7 vs Sony WX220, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was brought out 3 years prior to the WX220 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FH7 scores against the WX220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH7 Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH7 has got physical measurements 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 WX220 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FH7 compared to the WX220.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and WX220 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The pic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH7 and WX220.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony WX220 to deliver extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FH7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.