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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W800

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W800 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
  • Released January 2013
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released February 2014
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W800 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Sony W800

 FH10 W800 

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Panasonic FH10

 W800 FH10 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2013Fresher by 13 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Sony W800

 FH10 W800 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W800 size comparison

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

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH10
Portrait photography with Sony W800
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
38
good MP (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Street photography factors
Sony W800 Street photography factors
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
65
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Sports photography features
Sony W800 Sports photography features
41
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Travel photography advice
Sony W800 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition (103g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competitors (125g)
good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W800 as a Landscape photography camera
39
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
41
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH10
Vlogging with Sony W800
31
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
33
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Sony W800
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 103g (0.23 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $110 $90