Panasonic FX75 vs Sony HX7V

Here is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic FX75 and Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX75 was introduced 13 months prior to the HX7V which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FX75 grades vs the HX7V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FX75 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX75 offers physical measurements of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony HX7V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FX75 and the HX7V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FX75 and HX7V is 94 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FX75 and HX7V.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX7V to produce extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older FX75 will be behind in sensor technology.