Panasonic FS12 vs Sony HX7V
95 Imaging
34 Features
14 Overall
26
92 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
38
Panasonic FS12 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
- Introduced April 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Introduced July 2011
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards Panasonic FS12 vs Sony HX7V Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FS12 and Sony HX7V, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and HX7V (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FS12 was announced 3 years before the HX7V which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FS12 matches up vs the HX7V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month Panasonic FS12 vs Sony HX7V Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FS12 Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Sony HX7V
| FS12 | HX7V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Panasonic FS12
| HX7V | FS12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2011 |  | April 2009 | Newer by 27 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Sony HX7V
| FS12 | HX7V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Panasonic FS12 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS12 has exterior measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony HX7V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FS12 and Sony HX7V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FS12 compared to the HX7V.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS12 and HX7V is 95 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic FS12 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The picture below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FS12 and HX7V.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony HX7V to result in extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged FS12 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Panasonic FS12 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesStreet Comparison
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideSports Comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoTravel Comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneLandscape Comparison
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesVlogging Comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms
Panasonic FS12 vs Sony HX7V Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V |
| Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2009-04-17 | 2011-07-19 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 31-124mm (4.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | - | XtraFine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.30 m | 4.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 129g (0.28 lb) | 208g (0.46 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | - | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $228 | $499 |