Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W710
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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96 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
33 Overall
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96 Imaging
39 Features
33 Overall
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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W710 Key Specs
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
(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
- Launched January 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
Sony W710
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
- Announced January 2013
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Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the W710 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FH2 was introduced 24 months earlier than the W710 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FH2 scores versus the W710 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH2 Gallery & Sony W710 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Sony W710
| FH2 | W710 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Panasonic FH2
| W710 | FH2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2013 |  | January 2011 | Fresher by 24 months |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Sony W710
| FH2 | W710 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH2 offers physical measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony W710 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W710 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FH2 vs the W710.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH2 and W710 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH2 and W710.
Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony W710 to resolve greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older FH2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography info
Sony W710 Portrait photography info
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street photography with Sony W710
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than average in class (121g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than competition (114g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Panasonic FH2 Sports photography factors
Sony W710 Sports photography factors
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
good battery life (270 shots)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Panasonic FH2 Travel photography info
Sony W710 Travel photography info
good battery life (270 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (121g)
offers touch to focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lighter than competition (114 grams)
features touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Sony W710 Landscape photography advice
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
good battery life (270 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Panasonic FH2 Vlogging details
Sony W710 Vlogging details
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition (114g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W710 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 |
| Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FS16 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2013-01-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine IV | - |
| 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 | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/3.2-6.5 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.30 m | 2.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
| External flash | ||
| AE 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 lbs) | 114g (0.25 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 240 photos |
| Battery style | 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 shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $149 | $90 |