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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Successor is Sony HX20V
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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony HX10V Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Panasonic FH2 versus Sony HX10V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the FH2 (14MP) and HX10V (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was introduced 13 months earlier than the HX10V which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the FH2 scores against the HX10V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Sony HX10V

 FH2 HX10V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Panasonic FH2

 HX10V FH2 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2011More modern by 13 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Sony HX10V

 FH2 HX10V 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH2 enjoys external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH2 and the HX10V.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH2 and HX10V is 96 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH2 and HX10V.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX10V to deliver greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged FH2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX10V Portrait photography advice
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
38
decent megapixels (18MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH2
Street photography with Sony HX10V
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (234 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Sports photography advice
Sony HX10V Sports photography advice
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (270 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
49
amazing zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Travel photography features
Sony HX10V Travel photography features
72
better than average battery pack (270 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition (234 grams)
decent megapixels (18MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (400mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX10V Landscape photography advice
41
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
better than average battery pack (270 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
45
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Vlogging advice
Sony HX10V Vlogging advice
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
34
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (234 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Sony HX10V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Other name Lumix DMC-FS16 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lb) 234 gr (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photographs 320 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $149 $616