Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W370
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W370 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
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Launched January 2010
Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W370 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FH10 was released 3 years later than the W370 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FH10 grades versus the W370 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W370 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH10 Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Sony W370
FH10 | W370 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | January 2010 | Fresher by 37 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Panasonic FH10
W370 | FH10 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Sony W370
FH10 | W370 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH10 comes with outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
See the Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W370 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the FH10 against the W370.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FH10 and W370 is 97 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH10 and W370.
As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH10 to show more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The fresher FH10 will have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W370 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 34-238mm (7.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.6-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 103 grams (0.23 lbs) | 179 grams (0.39 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $110 | $230 |