Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W810

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W810, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the W810 (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was announced 12 months earlier than the W810 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FH10 grades against the W810 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH10 Gallery & Sony W810 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH10 provides outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Sony W810 has proportions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH10 versus the W810.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and W810 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH10 and W810.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony W810 to offer greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older FH10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.