Panasonic FH10 vs Sony QX100

The following is a extensive review of the Panasonic FH10 and Sony QX100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Lens-style by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the FH10 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") offer different sensor sizes.

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The FH10 was launched 8 months earlier than the QX100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the FH10 scores versus the QX100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH10 provides 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) whilst the Sony QX100 has sizing of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH10 and Sony QX100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH10 against the QX100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and QX100 is 97 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH10 and QX100.

To sum up, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FH10 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony QX100 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged FH10 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.