Panasonic FH10 vs Sony S950
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony S950 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
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- No Video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Announced February 2009
Panasonic FH10 vs Sony S950 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic FH10 versus Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the FH10 (16MP) and S950 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FH10 was manufactured 3 years after the S950 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FH10 matches up vs the S950 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FH10 vs Sony S950 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Sony S950
FH10 | S950 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | February 2009 | More modern by 48 months |
Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Panasonic FH10
S950 | FH10 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Sony S950
FH10 | S950 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display measurement | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FH10 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH10 features external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Sony S950 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FH10 versus Sony S950 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the FH10 against the S950.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH10 and S950 is 97 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FH10 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH10 and S950.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH10 to give you greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent FH10 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony S950 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 103 grams (0.23 lbs) | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $110 | $130 |