Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W560

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W560, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the W560 (14MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was released 2 years later than the W560 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the FH10 scores against the W560 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH10 has outer dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sony W560 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W560 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FH10 against the W560.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH10 and W560 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH10 and W560.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH10 to render more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger FH10 provides an edge in sensor tech.