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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony WX9

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony WX9 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
  • Launched September 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony WX9 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic FH7 versus Sony WX9, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was brought out 9 months after the WX9 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FH7 scores against the WX9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Sony WX9

 FH7 WX9 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011January 2011Newer by 9 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Panasonic FH7

 WX9 FH7 
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Sony WX9

 FH7 WX9 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH7 features external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony WX9 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FH7 against the WX9.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH7 and WX9 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The pic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH7 and WX9.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The younger FH7 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography information
Sony WX9 Portrait photography information
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Street photography features
Sony WX9 Street photography features
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Sports photography information
Sony WX9 Sports photography information
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Travel photography advice
Sony WX9 Travel photography advice
71
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
provides focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX9 Landscape photography factors
43
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX9 Vlogging highlights
34
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
33
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Sony WX9
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS22 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-09-07 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $149 $188