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Panasonic FS7 vs Sony A300

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 front
Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
45
Overall
47

Panasonic FS7 vs Sony A300 Key Specs

Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
Sony A300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 632g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Released January 2008
  • Successor is Sony A330
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Panasonic FS7 vs Sony A300 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FS7 versus Sony A300, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FS7 (10MP) and the A300 (10MP) is very comparable but the FS7 (1/2.5") and A300 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The FS7 was revealed 12 months after the A300 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the FS7 matches up against the A300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Sony A300

 FS7 A300 
ReleasedJanuary 2009January 2008Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Panasonic FS7

 A300 FS7 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Sony A300

 FS7 A300 
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Panasonic FS7 vs Sony A300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS7 has exterior measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony A300 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FS7 versus the A300.

Panasonic FS7 vs Sony A300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FS7 and A300 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Panasonic FS7 vs Sony A300 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Sony A300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS7 and A300.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact MP but different sensor dimensions. The FS7 includes the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult. The newer FS7 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FS7 vs Sony A300 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Sony A300 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS7 vs Sony A300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Portrait photography features
Sony A300 Portrait photography features
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
59
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FS7
Street photography with Sony A300
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
74
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Sports photography information
Sony A300 Sports photography information
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
has no phase detect AF
54
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Travel photography highlights
Sony A300 Travel photography highlights
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
45
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Landscape photography details
Sony A300 Landscape photography details
26
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
57
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.7")
MP count low (10 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS7 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A300 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
9
no video recording
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Panasonic FS7 vs Sony A300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS7 and Sony A300
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2009-01-16 2008-01-30
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 33-132mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 6.3 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 139 gr (0.31 pounds) 632 gr (1.39 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.4
DXO Low light score not tested 538
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Compact Flash
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $160 $0