Panasonic FH10 vs Sony ZV-1

Following is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic FH10 versus Sony ZV-1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is relatively similar but the FH10 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH10 was introduced 8 years before the ZV-1 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the FH10 grades vs the ZV-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Sony ZV-1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH10 has got outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH10 versus Sony ZV-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the FH10 and the ZV-1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and ZV-1 is 97 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH10 and ZV-1.

All in all, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FH10 with its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony ZV-1 will offer you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged FH10 is going to be behind in sensor tech.