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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony WX1

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs

Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2013
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony WX1 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FH10 versus Sony WX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FH10 (16MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the FH10 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FH10 was introduced 3 years after the WX1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the FH10 matches up vs the WX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Sony WX1

 FH10 WX1 
RevealedJanuary 2013August 2009Newer by 42 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Panasonic FH10

 WX1 FH10 

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Sony WX1

 FH10 WX1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH10 comes with external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH10 versus Sony WX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FH10 versus the WX1.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH10 and WX1 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH10 and WX1.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FH10 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic FH10 will provide extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger FH10 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH10
Portrait photography with Sony WX1
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Street photography advice
Sony WX1 Street photography advice
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than average (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Sports photography features
Sony WX1 Sports photography features
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Travel photography info
Sony WX1 Travel photography info
69
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (149 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX1 Landscape photography highlights
39
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Vlogging features
Sony WX1 Vlogging features
31
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than average (149g)
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Sony WX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2013-01-07 2009-08-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 file format Motion JPEG -
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 103 gr (0.23 lb) 149 gr (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $110 $149