Panasonic FH1 vs Sony QX10

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic FH1 versus Sony QX10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Lens-style by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and QX10 (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was introduced 4 years earlier than the QX10 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FH1 scores versus the QX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH1 Gallery & Sony QX10 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH1 has physical measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony QX10 has dimensions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the FH1 compared to the QX10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FH1 and QX10 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH1 and QX10.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony QX10 to resolve more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged FH1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.