Panasonic FH10 vs Sony RX100 IV
97 Imaging
40 Features
26 Overall
34
89 Imaging
52 Features
79 Overall
62
Panasonic FH10 vs Sony RX100 IV Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 298g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Launched June 2015
- Succeeded the Sony RX100 III
- Replacement is Sony RX100 V
Panasonic FH10 vs Sony RX100 IV Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic FH10 and Sony RX100 IV, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is pretty well matched but the FH10 (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") have totally different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FH10 was launched 3 years prior to the RX100 IV which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FH10 grades against the RX100 IV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FH10 vs Sony RX100 IV Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Sony RX100 IV
FH10 | RX100 IV |
---|
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 IV over the Panasonic FH10
RX100 IV | FH10 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | June 2015 | January 2013 | Newer by 29 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Crisper screen (+999k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Sony RX100 IV
FH10 | RX100 IV | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FH10 vs Sony RX100 IV Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH10 comes with physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sony RX100 IV has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FH10 and Sony RX100 IV in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the FH10 compared to the RX100 IV.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and RX100 IV is 97 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic FH10 vs Sony RX100 IV Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH10 and RX100 IV.
All in all, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FH10 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX100 IV will give you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged FH10 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
Panasonic FH10 vs Sony RX100 IV Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FH10 vs Sony RX100 IV Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2015-06-10 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-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 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 16.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 103 grams (0.23 pounds) | 298 grams (0.66 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 562 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 images | 280 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $110 | $898 |