Panasonic FH10 vs Sony RX100

Here is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic FH10 versus Sony RX100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is fairly close but the FH10 (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") use different sensor dimensions.

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The FH10 was revealed 5 months later than the RX100 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FH10 scores versus the RX100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH10 features outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sony RX100 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH10 versus Sony RX100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FH10 compared to the RX100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and RX100 is 97 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH10 and RX100.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FH10 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony RX100 will render more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively.