Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W800

Here is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic FH10 and Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was unveiled 13 months prior to the W800 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FH10 matches up versus the W800 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH10 enjoys external 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 W800 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH10 and Sony W800 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH10 vs the W800.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FH10 and W800 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FH10 and W800.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony W800 to show extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older FH10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.