Panasonic FS7 vs Sony A300
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Panasonic FS7 vs Sony A300 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Panasonic FS7 vs Sony A300 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS7 Gallery and Sony A300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Sony A300
FS7 | A300 | |||
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Released | January 2009 | ![]() | January 2008 | Newer by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Panasonic FS7
A300 | FS7 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Sony A300
FS7 | A300 | |||
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Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
Contrast the Panasonic FS7 versus Sony A300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FS7 vs Sony A300 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 | |
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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 |