Panasonic FH7 vs Sony WX5
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
- Revealed September 2011
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Announced July 2010
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Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic FH7 versus Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the FH7 (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FH7 was manufactured 15 months after the WX5 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the FH7 grades against the WX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH7 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Sony WX5
| FH7 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2011 |  | July 2010 | Newer by 15 months |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Panasonic FH7
| WX5 | FH7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Sony WX5
| FH7 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH7 comes with outer 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) whilst the Sony WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FH7 versus Sony WX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FH7 against the WX5.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and WX5 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The pic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH7 and WX5.
All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH7 to resolve more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern FH7 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
| Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FS22 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2011-09-07 | 2010-07-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine IV | Bionz |
| 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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| 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 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 2.8 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 4.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.30 m | 5.10 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 126g (0.28 lb) | 146g (0.32 lb) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
| 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 photos | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $149 | $250 |