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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony WX10

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony WX10 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10
Sony WX10
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Sony WX10

 FH1 WX10 

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Panasonic FH1

 WX10 FH1 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen dimensions2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Sony WX10

 FH1 WX10 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH1 and WX10 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH1
Portrait photography with Sony WX10
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
39
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Street photography details
Sony WX10 Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH1
Sports photography with Sony WX10
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Travel photography information
Sony WX10 Travel photography information
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
65
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH1
Landscape photography with Sony WX10
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
50
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX10 as a Vlogging camera
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Sony WX10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
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