Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX7V

On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX7V, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was released 6 months prior to the HX7V so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FP7 matches up versus the HX7V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP7 provides physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony HX7V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

See the Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX7V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FP7 compared to the HX7V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and HX7V is 95 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The visual underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP7 and HX7V.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images though you would want to take the release date of the cameras into account.