Panasonic FH7 vs Sony WX350

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic FH7 and Sony WX350, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was released 3 years prior to the WX350 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FH7 matches up against the WX350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH7 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH7 features outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH7 and Sony WX350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the FH7 and the WX350.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH7 and WX350 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The graphic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH7 and WX350.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX350 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older FH7 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.