Panasonic FH10 vs Sony WX300

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic FH10 vs Sony WX300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was unveiled around the same time to the WX300 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FH10 matches up against the WX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH10 has got external 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 WX300 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH10 vs Sony WX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FH10 against the WX300.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and WX300 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH10 and WX300.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony WX300 to offer you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively.