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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony TX66

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony TX66 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
  • Launched January 2013
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony TX66 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic FH10 versus Sony TX66, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was revealed 11 months after the TX66 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FH10 grades against the TX66 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Sony TX66

 FH10 TX66 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Panasonic FH10

 TX66 FH10 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display dimensions3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Sony TX66

 FH10 TX66 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH10 provides external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Sony TX66 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH10 versus Sony TX66 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the FH10 against the TX66.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH10 and TX66 is 97 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH10 and TX66.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony TX66 to deliver more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The fresher FH10 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography features
Sony TX66 Portrait photography features
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
42
you can focus manually
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Street photography factors
Sony TX66 Street photography factors
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (103g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH10
Sports photography with Sony TX66
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
has tracking autofocus
great battery power (250 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH10
Travel photography with Sony TX66
69
lighter than competitors in class (103g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
72
great battery power (250 CIPA)
features touch focus
decent MP (18MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography details
Sony TX66 Landscape photography details
39
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
51
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3.3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
great battery power (250 per charge)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Vlogging info
Sony TX66 Vlogging info
31
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (103g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
36
pretty wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Sony TX66
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2013-01-07 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3.3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 103 grams (0.23 lbs) 109 grams (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $110 $350