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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony QX30

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony QX30 Key Specs

Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Revealed September 2014
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony QX30 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Sony QX30

 FH10 QX30 
Screen size2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Panasonic FH10

 QX30 FH10 
RevealedSeptember 2014January 2013Newer by 20 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Sony QX30

 FH10 QX30 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony QX30 size comparison

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

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony QX30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony QX30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony QX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony QX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography features
Sony QX30 Portrait photography features
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
38
resolution is good (20MP)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Street photography information
Sony QX30 Street photography information
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH10
Sports photography with Sony QX30
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony QX30 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
offers focus via touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography advice
Sony QX30 Landscape photography advice
39
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
39
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (")
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH10
Vlogging with Sony QX30
31
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
35
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony QX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Sony QX30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
Class Small Sensor Compact Lens-style
Revealed 2013-01-07 2014-09-03
Physical type Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" -
Display resolution 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro None
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 103 grams (0.23 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 images 200 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $110 $348