Panasonic FS7 vs Sony W830
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Panasonic FS7 vs Sony W830 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2014
Panasonic FS7 vs Sony W830 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic FS7 and Sony W830, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and W830 (20MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and W830 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FS7 was released 6 years before the W830 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FS7 scores versus the W830 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FS7 vs Sony W830 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS7 Gallery and Sony W830 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Sony W830
FS7 | W830 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Panasonic FS7
W830 | FS7 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | January 2009 | Newer by 60 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Sony W830
FS7 | W830 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Panasonic FS7 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FS7 comes with outside measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony W830 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FS7 and Sony W830 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FS7 against the W830.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS7 and W830 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FS7 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FS7 and W830.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FS7 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony W830 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged FS7 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Panasonic FS7 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FS7 vs Sony W830 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2009-01-16 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
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 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 33-132mm (4.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 2.80 m (with ISO auto) |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 139 gr (0.31 lbs) | 122 gr (0.27 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $160 | $128 |