Panasonic FH10 vs Sony WX30

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic FH10 and Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was unveiled 18 months after the WX30 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the FH10 grades against the WX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH10 Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH10 offers physical measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH10 and Sony WX30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH10 versus the WX30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and WX30 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FH10 and WX30.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures although you have to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher FH10 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.