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Panasonic FX48 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Panasonic FX48 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs

Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX40
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Panasonic FX48 vs Sony HX7V Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Panasonic FX48 and Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the FX48 (12MP) and HX7V (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX48 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the HX7V which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FX48 grades versus the HX7V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Sony HX7V

 FX48 HX7V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Panasonic FX48

 HX7V FX48 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2009Newer by 30 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Sony HX7V

 FX48 HX7V 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Panasonic FX48 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX48 has got outer measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony HX7V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FX48 and Sony HX7V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the FX48 vs the HX7V.

Panasonic FX48 vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX48 and HX7V is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FX48 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The image below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FX48 and HX7V.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX7V to provide you with more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged FX48 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX48 vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX48 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography features
Sony HX7V Portrait photography features
27
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Street photography highlights
Sony HX7V Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX48
Travel photography with Sony HX7V
58
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Landscape photography camera
33
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
42
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Vlogging info
Sony HX7V Vlogging info
31
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic jack
32
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
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Panasonic FX48 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX48 and Sony HX7V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX40 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-27 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 lbs) 208g (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $325 $499