Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX10V

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic FP7 versus Sony HX10V, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was released 13 months prior to the HX10V making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FP7 scores against the HX10V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP7 Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FP7 has outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FP7 versus Sony HX10V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FP7 and the HX10V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and HX10V is 95 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP7 and HX10V.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX10V to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older FP7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.