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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W610

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W610 Key Specs

Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W610 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the W610 (14MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was launched 12 months prior to the W610 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FH2 scores against the W610 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Sony W610

 FH2 W610 

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Panasonic FH2

 W610 FH2 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Sony W610

 FH2 W610 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH2 features exterior 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 W610 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FH2 vs the W610.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH2 and W610 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH2 and W610.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures though you should really take the release date of the products into consideration. The older FH2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography details
Sony W610 Portrait photography details
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Street photography camera
Sony W610 as a Street photography camera
67
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
lighter than competitors (113g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W610 as a Sports photography camera
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery pack (270 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Travel photography features
Sony W610 Travel photography features
72
good battery pack (270 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
provides focus via touch
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competitors (113g)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W610 Landscape photography highlights
41
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
good battery pack (270 per charge)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
33
decently wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH2
Vlogging with Sony W610
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competitors (121g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (113g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Sony W610
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS16 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.30 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 pounds) 113g (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photos 250 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $149 $200