Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W310
95 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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96 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W310 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS10
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2010

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W310 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FH1 versus Sony W310, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the W310 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The FH1 was released at a similar time to the W310 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FH1 grades versus the W310 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W310 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH1 Gallery & Sony W310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Sony W310
FH1 | W310 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Panasonic FH1
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Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Sony W310
FH1 | W310 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Same age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH1 provides external dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has measurements of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FH1 versus Sony W310 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FH1 compared to the W310.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH1 and W310 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The image below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH1 and W310.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files though you need to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W310 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-FS10 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.0-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 1 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.80 m | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 163 gr (0.36 pounds) | 137 gr (0.30 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $150 | $150 |