Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W290

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic FH10 versus Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the FH10 (16MP) and W290 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was released 3 years after the W290 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FH10 matches up vs the W290 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH10 Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH10 offers exterior dimensions 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 W290 has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FH10 compared to the W290.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH10 and W290 is 97 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH10 and W290.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH10 to show more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent FH10 should have a benefit in sensor tech.