Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W710

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was announced very close to the W710 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the FH10 grades against the W710 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH10 comes with physical 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 W710 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W710 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FH10 against the W710.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and W710 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The image here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH10 and W710.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of images but you really should consider the production date of the cameras into account.