Panasonic FH10 vs Sony TX66
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony TX66 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)
- 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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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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Sony TX66
| FH10 | TX66 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2013 |  | February 2012 | More modern by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Panasonic FH10
| TX66 | FH10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3.3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.6") |
| Display resolution | 1230k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+1000k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Sony TX66
| FH10 | TX66 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | 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).
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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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH10 and TX66 is 97 and 97 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony TX66 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 | Sony 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 |
