Panasonic FS7 vs Sony HX1

On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FS7 and Sony HX1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FS7 (10MP) and the HX1 (9MP) is pretty well matched but the FS7 (1/2.5") and HX1 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FS7 was released 3 months prior to the HX1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FS7 matches up vs the HX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FS7 Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS7 offers external measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony HX1 has dimensions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FS7 and Sony HX1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FS7 against the HX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FS7 and HX1 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The photograph below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FS7 and HX1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FS7 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FS7 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively.