Panasonic FH7 vs Sony WX300

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic FH7 and Sony WX300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was released 17 months before the WX300 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FH7 scores versus the WX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH7 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH7 offers exterior 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) while the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH7 and Sony WX300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FH7 vs the WX300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and WX300 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The picture below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH7 and WX300.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX300 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged FH7 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.