Panasonic FH7 vs Sony WX500

The following is a complete assessment of the Panasonic FH7 and Sony WX500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was manufactured 4 years prior to the WX500 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FH7 scores vs the WX500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH7 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH7 provides 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 WX500 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH7 and Sony WX500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FH7 vs the WX500.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and WX500 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FH7 and WX500.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX500 to render extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged FH7 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.