Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W530
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W530 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2011
Photography Glossary Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W530 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FH10 and Sony W530, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the W530 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FH10 was released 2 years after the W530 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FH10 grades versus the W530 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Sony W530
| FH10 | W530 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Panasonic FH10
| W530 | FH10 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Sony W530
| FH10 | W530 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical display measurement |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither features Touch display |
Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH10 enjoys physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Sony W530 has sizing of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
See the Panasonic FH10 and Sony W530 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the FH10 vs the W530.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and W530 is 97 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH10 and W530.
As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH10 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger FH10 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W530 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2011-01-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.40 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 103 grams (0.23 lbs) | 113 grams (0.25 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 260 images | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $110 | $269 |
