Panasonic FH7 vs Sony ZV-1

Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic FH7 versus Sony ZV-1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is relatively similar but the FH7 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") enjoy different sensor size.

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The FH7 was unveiled 9 years earlier than the ZV-1 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FH7 grades against the ZV-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and Sony ZV-1. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH7 Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH7 features exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH7 versus Sony ZV-1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FH7 vs the ZV-1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and ZV-1 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Often, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The pic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH7 and ZV-1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FH7 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony ZV-1 will deliver extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged FH7 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.