Panasonic FH7 vs Sony WX30

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic FH7 vs Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was unveiled 2 months after the WX30 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FH7 matches up against the WX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH7 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH7 offers outside measurements 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 WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH7 vs Sony WX30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FH7 vs the WX30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH7 and WX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH7 and WX30.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of images although you need to take the production date of the cameras into account.