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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W710

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Panasonic FH2
(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)
  • 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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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W710 Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Sony W710

 FH2 W710 

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Panasonic FH2

 W710 FH2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher 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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH2 and W710 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography info
Sony W710 Portrait photography info
33
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
35
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 Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH2
Street photography with Sony W710
67
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
67
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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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Sports photography factors
Sony W710 Sports photography factors
43
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
41
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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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Travel photography info
Sony W710 Travel photography info
72
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)
71
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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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography advice
Sony W710 Landscape photography advice
41
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
39
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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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Vlogging details
Sony W710 Vlogging details
32
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
34
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

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Sony W710
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Sony 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