Panasonic FS7 vs Sony HX400V

Let's look closer at the Panasonic FS7 vs Sony HX400V, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and HX400V (20MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and HX400V (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The FS7 was launched 6 years before the HX400V which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the FS7 grades against the HX400V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FS7 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS7 features outside dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FS7 vs Sony HX400V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the FS7 versus the HX400V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FS7 and HX400V is 95 and 62 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS7 and HX400V.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FS7 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony HX400V will render more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged FS7 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.