Panasonic FH2 vs Sony QX10

On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic FH2 versus Sony QX10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Lens-style by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the FH2 (14MP) and QX10 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was launched 3 years before the QX10 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FH2 matches up vs the QX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH2 Gallery & Sony QX10 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH2 has got 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) and the Sony QX10 has sizing of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH2 versus Sony QX10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FH2 and the QX10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH2 and QX10 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The photograph here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH2 and QX10.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony QX10 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older FH2 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.