Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W310

Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FH10 versus Sony W310, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH10 (16MP) and W310 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was introduced 3 years after the W310 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the FH10 scores versus the W310 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH10 has external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has dimensions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH10 versus Sony W310 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the FH10 and the W310.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FH10 and W310 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH10 and W310.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH10 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher FH10 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.