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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony WX50

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony WX50 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic FH10 versus Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was brought out 12 months later than the WX50 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FH10 matches up vs the WX50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Sony WX50

 FH10 WX50 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Panasonic FH10

 WX50 FH10 
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Sony WX50

 FH10 WX50 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH10 features external 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) while the Sony WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH10 versus Sony WX50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the FH10 versus the WX50.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH10 and WX50 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FH10 and WX50.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos however you should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern FH10 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX50 Portrait photography factors
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Street photography features
Sony WX50 Street photography features
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX50 Sports photography highlights
41
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Travel photography advice
Sony WX50 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition in class (103g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography information
Sony WX50 Landscape photography information
39
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
38
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX50 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
35
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Sony WX50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 103 gr (0.23 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
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 shots 240 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $110 $250