Panasonic FH10 vs Sony WX70

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FH10 vs Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was announced 12 months later than the WX70 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the FH10 grades against the WX70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH10 has outside 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 WX70 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH10 vs Sony WX70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FH10 and the WX70.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and WX70 is 97 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH10 and WX70.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos but you will need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern FH10 should have a benefit in sensor tech.