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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W810

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W810 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 W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W810 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Sony W810

 FH10 W810 

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Panasonic FH10

 W810 FH10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2013Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Sony W810

 FH10 W810 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

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).

Contrast the Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W810 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W810 size comparison

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

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH10
Portrait photography with Sony W810
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
38
resolution is good (20MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH10
Street photography with Sony W810
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Sports photography highlights
Sony W810 Sports photography highlights
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Travel photography features
Sony W810 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W810 as a Landscape photography camera
39
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
41
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W810 as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
32
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Sony W810
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2013-01-07 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 103 grams (0.23 lbs) 111 grams (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 200 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $110 $100