Panasonic FH10 vs Sony WX10

Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic FH10 and Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was launched 2 years after the WX10 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FH10 scores vs the WX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH10 Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH10 features exterior 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 WX10 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH10 vs the WX10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH10 and WX10 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH10 and WX10.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files though you have to consider the age of the products into consideration. The younger FH10 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.