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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony RX100 V

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V front
Portability
89
Imaging
53
Features
80
Overall
63

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony RX100 V 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony RX100 V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Announced October 2016
  • Earlier Model is Sony RX100 IV
  • Updated by Sony RX100 VI
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony RX100 V Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic FH10 versus Sony RX100 V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is relatively well matched but the FH10 (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") have different sensor measurements.

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The FH10 was unveiled 4 years prior to the RX100 V and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FH10 scores versus the RX100 V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Sony RX100 V

 FH10 RX100 V 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Panasonic FH10

 RX100 V FH10 
AnnouncedOctober 2016January 2013More recent by 45 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k230kCrisper screen (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Sony RX100 V

 FH10 RX100 V 
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony RX100 V Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH10 has got exterior dimensions 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 V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FH10 vs the RX100 V.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony RX100 V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and RX100 V is 97 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony RX100 V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony RX100 V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH10 and RX100 V.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FH10 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony RX100 V will resolve extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older FH10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony RX100 V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony RX100 V Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH10
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 V
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
66
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Street photography information
Sony RX100 V Street photography information
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (103 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
85
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
lighter than average (299g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH10
Sports photography with Sony RX100 V
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
70
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (24.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
has tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
low battery pack (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH10
Travel photography with Sony RX100 V
69
lighter than competitors in class (103g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
80
lighter than average (299g)
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography features
Sony RX100 V Landscape photography features
39
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
70
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery pack (220 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Vlogging factors
Sony RX100 V Vlogging factors
31
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (103 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
81
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than average (299g)
does not have external mic support
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony RX100 V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Sony RX100 V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
Type Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2016-10-06
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 16MP 20MP
Anti alias 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
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 315
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
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 rate 1.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 103 gr (0.23 pounds) 299 gr (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 rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 586
Other
Battery life 260 shots 220 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $110 $998