Panasonic FS7 vs Sony W320
95 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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97 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
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Panasonic FS7 vs Sony W320 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
- Announced January 2010

Panasonic FS7 vs Sony W320 Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FS7 versus Sony W320, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and W320 (14MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and W320 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

The FS7 was brought out 11 months earlier than the W320 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the FS7 matches up versus the W320 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic FS7 vs Sony W320 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FS7 Gallery and Sony W320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Sony W320
FS7 | W320 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Panasonic FS7
W320 | FS7 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 11 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Sony W320
FS7 | W320 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Panasonic FS7 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS7 enjoys outer dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony W320 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FS7 versus Sony W320 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FS7 against the W320.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS7 and W320 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FS7 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS7 and W320.
Plainly, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FS7 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony W320 will provide more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older FS7 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FS7 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FS7 vs Sony W320 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-01-16 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 33-132mm (4.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 1s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 139 gr (0.31 lb) | 117 gr (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $160 | $269 |