Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic SZ10

Below is a extended overview of the Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic SZ10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was brought out 24 months earlier than the SZ10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FH10 grades vs the SZ10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH10 Gallery & Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH10 comes with physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ10 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FH10 vs the SZ10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH10 and SZ10 is 97 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH10 and SZ10.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos however you should always take the age of the cameras into account. The older FH10 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.