Panasonic FX75 vs Sony HX7V
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Panasonic FX75 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
- Released June 2010
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX70
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Introduced July 2011

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony HX7V Overview
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").

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.

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony HX7V Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Sony HX7V
FX75 | HX7V | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Panasonic FX75
HX7V | FX75 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | ![]() | June 2010 | Fresher by 13 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Sony HX7V
FX75 | HX7V | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic FX75 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison
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).
Analyze the Panasonic FX75 and Sony HX7V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison
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.

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FX75 vs Sony HX7V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FX70 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-06-01 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine HD II | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.2-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.40 m | 4.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 165g (0.36 pounds) | 208g (0.46 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $139 | $499 |