Panasonic FH10 vs Sony NEX-5R
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony NEX-5R Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Released August 2012
- Replaced the Sony NEX-5N
- Updated by Sony NEX-5T
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Here is a detailed review of the Panasonic FH10 versus Sony NEX-5R, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is very close but the FH10 (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe FH10 was launched 5 months later than the NEX-5R which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FH10 grades vs the NEX-5R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Sony NEX-5R
| FH10 | NEX-5R |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Panasonic FH10
| NEX-5R | FH10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Sony NEX-5R
| FH10 | NEX-5R | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2013 |  | August 2012 | Same age |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Panasonic FH10 vs Sony NEX-5R Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH10 comes with exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5R has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FH10 compared to the NEX-5R.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FH10 and NEX-5R is 97 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic FH10 vs Sony NEX-5R Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH10 and NEX-5R.
As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but different sensor sizing. The FH10 contains the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field harder.
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 | Sony Alpha NEX-5R | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 | Sony Alpha NEX-5R |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2012-08-29 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 99 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD | Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.40 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 103g (0.23 lb) | 276g (0.61 lb) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.1 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 910 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 260 images | 330 images |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $110 | $750 |