Panasonic FH10 vs Sony HX90V

The following is a in-depth review of the Panasonic FH10 vs Sony HX90V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was brought out 3 years prior to the HX90V which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FH10 scores against the HX90V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH10 enjoys external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FH10 vs the HX90V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH10 and HX90V is 97 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The image below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH10 and HX90V.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX90V to offer you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged FH10 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.