Panasonic FH2 vs Sony HX10V
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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Panasonic FH2 vs Sony HX10V Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH2 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Sony HX10V
FH2 | HX10V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Panasonic FH2
HX10V | FH2 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | January 2011 | More modern by 13 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Sony HX10V
FH2 | HX10V | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
See the Panasonic FH2 versus Sony HX10V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH2 and HX10V is 96 and 91 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony HX10V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | |
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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 |