Panasonic FH2 vs Sony RX10

On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FH2 versus Sony RX10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the FH2 (14MP) and RX10 (20MP) and the FH2 (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") provide different sensor size.

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The FH2 was brought out 4 years before the RX10 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FH2 scores versus the RX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH2 Gallery & Sony RX10 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH2 enjoys physical dimensions 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 RX10 has proportions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FH2 and the RX10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH2 and RX10 is 96 and 58 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The picture below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH2 and RX10.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FH2 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX10 will give you extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged FH2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.