Panasonic FH8 vs Sony HX7V

Below is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic FH8 versus Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was manufactured 6 months later than the HX7V so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FH8 matches up versus the HX7V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH8 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH8 features physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony HX7V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FH8 vs the HX7V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH8 and HX7V is 96 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH8 and HX7V.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you may want to take the release date of the cameras into account.