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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony WX30

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony WX30 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony WX30 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Sony WX30

 FH10 WX30 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2011More modern by 18 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Panasonic FH10

 WX30 FH10 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Sony WX30

 FH10 WX30 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

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

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Portrait photography camera
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Street photography factors
Sony WX30 Street photography factors
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX30 Sports photography highlights
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX30 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than others in class (103 grams)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography details
Sony WX30 Landscape photography details
39
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
43
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH10
Vlogging with Sony WX30
31
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
35
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Sony WX30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2011-07-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 103g (0.23 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 images 250 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $110 $259