Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W730

Following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was brought out about the same time to the W730 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FH10 grades versus the W730 when considering 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-W730. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH10 offers exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Sony W730 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W730 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the FH10 compared to the W730.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and W730 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The picture here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH10 and W730.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files however you would want to take the release date of the cameras into account.