Panasonic FH10 vs Sony RX100 VA

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FH10 and Sony RX100 VA, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is pretty similar but the FH10 (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") posses totally different sensor size.

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The FH10 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the RX100 VA and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FH10 scores versus the RX100 VA with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH10 comes with outside dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VA has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FH10 against the RX100 VA.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and RX100 VA is 97 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH10 and RX100 VA.

To sum up, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FH10 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony RX100 VA will offer more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older FH10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.