Panasonic FH10 vs Sony QX10
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony QX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
- Announced September 2013
Panasonic FH10 vs Sony QX10 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FH10 versus Sony QX10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Lens-style by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FH10 was released 8 months before the QX10 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FH10 scores versus the QX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FH10 vs Sony QX10 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Sony QX10
FH10 | QX10 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 2.7" | " | Bigger screen (+2.7") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 0k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Panasonic FH10
QX10 | FH10 | |||
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Announced | September 2013 | January 2013 | Newer by 8 months | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Sony QX10
FH10 | QX10 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Panasonic FH10 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH10 comes with outside 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) and the Sony QX10 has proportions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FH10 versus Sony QX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the FH10 versus the QX10.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH10 and QX10 is 97 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FH10 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The image underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH10 and QX10.
To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony QX10 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged FH10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony QX10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Lens-style |
Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2013-09-04 |
Body design | Compact | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | - |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 0 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | Depends on connected smartphone |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | None |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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) | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1440x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 103g (0.23 lbs) | 105g (0.23 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 photographs | 220 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN, |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $110 | $250 |