Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W230

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic FH10 and Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the FH10 (16MP) and W230 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was unveiled 3 years after the W230 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FH10 grades against the W230 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH10 Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH10 has got outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Sony W230 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH10 and Sony W230 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the FH10 vs the W230.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FH10 and W230 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The picture here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH10 and W230.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic FH10 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent FH10 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.