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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W650

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Panasonic FH10
(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
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W650 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was manufactured 13 months later than the W650 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FH10 grades versus the W650 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Sony W650

 FH10 W650 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Panasonic FH10

 W650 FH10 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Sony W650

 FH10 W650 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH10 has got outer dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sony W650 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W650 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the FH10 vs the W650.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH10 and W650 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH10 and W650.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher FH10 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography factors
Sony W650 Portrait photography factors
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Street photography camera
Sony W650 as a Street photography camera
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (124 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH10
Sports photography with Sony W650
41
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Travel photography factors
Sony W650 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than others in class (103g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (124g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W650 Landscape photography highlights
39
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Vlogging highlights
Sony W650 Vlogging highlights
31
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
33
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition (124g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Sony W650
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 103 gr (0.23 lbs) 124 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 220 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $110 $140