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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony RX100

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
50
Features
68
Overall
57

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony RX100 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony RX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Successor is Sony RX100 II
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony RX100 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Sony RX100

 FH10 RX100 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Panasonic FH10

 RX100 FH10 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kSharper display (+999k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Sony RX100

 FH10 RX100 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2012Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony RX100 size comparison

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

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony RX100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony RX100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony RX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony RX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH10
Portrait photography with Sony RX100
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
64
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Street photography details
Sony RX100 Street photography details
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
79
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (240g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX100 as a Sports photography camera
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
has tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH10
Travel photography with Sony RX100
69
lighter than competition (103 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
79
lighter than others in class (240g)
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH10
Landscape photography with Sony RX100
39
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
74
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Vlogging highlights
Sony RX100 Vlogging highlights
31
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (240g)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony RX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Sony RX100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2012-08-28
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000s
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 103 gr (0.23 pounds) 240 gr (0.53 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 390
Other
Battery life 260 shots 330 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $110 $448