Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W530

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.