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Panasonic FS7 vs Sony W830

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Panasonic FS7 vs Sony W830 Key Specs

Panasonic FS7
(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
Sony W830
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Sony W830

 FS7 W830 

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Panasonic FS7

 W830 FS7 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2009Newer by 60 months

Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Sony W830

 FS7 W830 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Panasonic FS7 vs Sony W830 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS7 and W830 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FS7 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS7 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS7 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W830 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
38
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Street photography factors
Sony W830 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FS7
Sports photography with Sony W830
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FS7
Travel photography with Sony W830
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS7 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W830 as a Landscape photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FS7
Vlogging with Sony W830
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Panasonic FS7 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS7 and Sony W830
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
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