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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W710

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W710 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and W710 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was launched 4 years earlier than the W710 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FH1 grades vs the W710 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Sony W710

 FH1 W710 

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Panasonic FH1

 W710 FH1 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 36 months
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Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Sony W710

 FH1 W710 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH1 has got exterior measurements 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 W710 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the FH1 against the W710.

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH1 and W710 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The image here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FH1 and W710.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony W710 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged FH1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography information
Sony W710 Portrait photography information
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
good MP (16MP)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Street photography info
Sony W710 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Sports photography factors
Sony W710 Sports photography factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH1
Travel photography with Sony W710
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competitors (114g)
provides focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W710 Landscape photography highlights
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
39
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH1
Vlogging with Sony W710
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
34
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competitors (114g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Sony W710
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS10 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 gr (0.36 lb) 114 gr (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 240 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $150 $90