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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony WX300

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony WX300 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
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Newer Model is Sony WX350
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony WX300 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Sony WX300

 FH7 WX300 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Panasonic FH7

 WX300 FH7 
LaunchedFebruary 2013September 2011Newer by 17 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Sony WX300

 FH7 WX300 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

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

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography details
Sony WX300 Portrait photography details
34
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
36
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH7 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Street photography camera
67
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (126g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (166g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX300 Sports photography highlights
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
49
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Travel photography factors
Sony WX300 Travel photography factors
71
lighter than competition in class (126g)
offers focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than competition (166g)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH7 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Landscape photography camera
43
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
44
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH7
Vlogging with Sony WX300
34
quite wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (166 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Sony WX300
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-09-07 2013-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV -
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 surface 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
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.30 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 pounds) 166 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $149 $330