Panasonic FP7 vs Sony H300

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic FP7 versus Sony H300, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was announced 4 years prior to the H300 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FP7 scores against the H300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP7 features exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony H300 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FP7 versus Sony H300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FP7 and the H300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and H300 is 95 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The pic here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP7 and H300.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony H300 to give extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged FP7 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.