Panasonic FH1 vs Sony WX10
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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony WX10 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 referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2011
Panasonic FH1 vs Sony WX10 Overview
Let's look closer at the Panasonic FH1 and Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and WX10 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FH1 was announced 12 months earlier than the WX10 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FH1 scores vs the WX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FH1 vs Sony WX10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH1 Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Sony WX10
FH1 | WX10 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Panasonic FH1
WX10 | FH1 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | January 2010 | More modern by 12 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 2.8" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.1") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Sony WX10
FH1 | WX10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FH1 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH1 offers exterior measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony WX10 has measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FH1 and Sony WX10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FH1 versus the WX10.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH1 and WX10 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FH1 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The image underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH1 and WX10.
All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony WX10 to offer extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged FH1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Panasonic FH1 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony WX10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FS10 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-168mm (7.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.8" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD Plus |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.80 m | 7.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 163 gr (0.36 lb) | 161 gr (0.35 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
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 model | - | NP-BG1 |
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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $150 | $200 |