Panasonic FH10 vs Sony NEX-5R

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.

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The 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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 & Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH10 Gallery & Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

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.

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.