Panasonic FH10 vs Sony QX30
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony QX30 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Panasonic FH10 vs Sony QX30 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Sony QX30
FH10 | QX30 | |||
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Screen size | 2.7" | " | Bigger screen (+2.7") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 0k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Panasonic FH10
QX30 | FH10 | |||
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Revealed | September 2014 | January 2013 | Newer by 20 months | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Sony QX30
FH10 | QX30 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
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.
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.
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony QX30 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 | |
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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 |