Panasonic FX78 vs Sony HX7V

The following is a extended comparison of the Panasonic FX78 and Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the FX78 (12MP) and HX7V (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX78 was unveiled 5 months prior to the HX7V so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FX78 matches up versus the HX7V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX78 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX78 has exterior measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony HX7V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

See the Panasonic FX78 and Sony HX7V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FX78 vs the HX7V.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FX78 and HX7V is 95 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FX78 and HX7V.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony HX7V to offer you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively.