Panasonic FH7 vs Sony WX300
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony WX300 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
- Introduced September 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
(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
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing 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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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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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.
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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2013 |  | September 2011 | Newer by 17 months |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Sony WX300
| FH7 | WX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 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).
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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.
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.
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony WX300 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Sony 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 |
