Panasonic FH10 vs Sony QX30

The following is a thorough overview of the Panasonic FH10 and Sony QX30, 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 QX30 (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was revealed 20 months before the QX30 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FH10 grades vs the QX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH10 has got 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) while the Sony QX30 has proportions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH10 and Sony QX30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH10 and the QX30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH10 and QX30 is 97 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The image underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH10 and QX30.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony QX30 to give greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FH10 is going to be behind in sensor tech.