Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W610
95 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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97 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W610 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
- Released January 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
- Released January 2012
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Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FH1 grades against the W610 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Sony W610
| FH1 | W610 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Panasonic FH1
| W610 | FH1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2012 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 24 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Sony W610
| FH1 | W610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent display dimensions |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH1 comes with exterior dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony W610 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH1 and the W610.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH1 and W610 is 95 and 97 respectively.
Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The pic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH1 and W610.
All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony W610 to show extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged FH1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W610 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 |
| Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FS10 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2010-01-06 | 2012-01-10 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | 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 | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 4cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 1s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.80 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 163 grams (0.36 lbs) | 113 grams (0.25 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 250 photographs |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $150 | $200 |