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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony RX1

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
57
Overall
64

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony RX1 Key Specs

Panasonic FH10
(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
  • Announced January 2013
Sony RX1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Announced February 2013
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony RX1 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic FH10 vs Sony RX1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the FH10 (16MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the FH10 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH10 was released within a month of the RX1 so 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 RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FH10 scores vs the RX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Sony RX1

 FH10 RX1 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Panasonic FH10

 RX1 FH10 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Sony RX1

 FH10 RX1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2013Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH10 features physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1 has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH10 vs Sony RX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FH10 against the RX1.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony RX1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH10 and RX1 is 97 and 79 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony RX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH10 and RX1.

Clearly, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FH10 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony RX1 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony RX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony RX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography details
Sony RX1 Portrait photography details
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
82
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/4,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Street photography highlights
Sony RX1 Street photography highlights
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
66
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
above average high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (482 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Sports photography details
Sony RX1 Sports photography details
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
53
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
fixed focal length (35mm)
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (270 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Travel photography highlights
Sony RX1 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competition (103g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery power (270 CIPA)
heavier than competition (482g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography details
Sony RX1 Landscape photography details
39
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
65
focusing manually
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (270 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Vlogging advice
Sony RX1 Vlogging advice
31
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
34
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (482 grams)
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony RX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Sony RX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2013-02-19
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.0-22.0
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 103 grams (0.23 lb) 482 grams (1.06 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 93
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2534
Other
Battery life 260 photos 270 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $110 $2,798