Panasonic FH10 vs Sony TX10

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic FH10 and Sony TX10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was brought out 17 months later than the TX10 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the FH10 matches up versus the TX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH10 Gallery & Sony TX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH10 features outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sony TX10 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH10 and the TX10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH10 and TX10 is 97 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH10 and TX10.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you may want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more recent FH10 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.