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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W510

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W510 Key Specs

Panasonic FH1
(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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W510 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic FH1 versus Sony W510, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the W510 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the W510 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FH1 grades vs the W510 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Sony W510

 FH1 W510 

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Panasonic FH1

 W510 FH1 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Sony W510

 FH1 W510 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH1 has outside 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) and the Sony W510 has sizing of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the FH1 against the W510.

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH1 and W510 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The picture here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH1 and W510.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs however you may want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged FH1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W510 as a Portrait photography camera
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Street photography factors
Sony W510 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH1
Sports photography with Sony W510
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W510 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography factors
Sony W510 Landscape photography factors
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
32
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W510 as a Vlogging camera
29
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
29
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Sony W510
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 2.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 grams (0.36 lbs) 119 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $150 $99