Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W510

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Panasonic FH10 and Sony W510, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the FH10 (16MP) and W510 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was revealed 2 years after the W510 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FH10 scores against the W510 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH10 has exterior 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 W510 has sizing of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH10 and Sony W510 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FH10 compared to the W510.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH10 and W510 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH10 and W510.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH10 to offer you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern FH10 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.