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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony WX10

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony WX10 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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Released January 2011
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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic FH2 and Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was released very close to the WX10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FH2 scores vs the WX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Sony WX10

 FH2 WX10 

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Panasonic FH2

 WX10 FH2 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen dimensions2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Sony WX10

 FH2 WX10 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH2 comes with outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the FH2 against the WX10.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH2 and WX10 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH2 and WX10.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony WX10 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography details
Sony WX10 Portrait photography details
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Street photography advice
Sony WX10 Street photography advice
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than competitors (121g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Sports photography advice
Sony WX10 Sports photography advice
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery power (270 per charge)
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Travel photography advice
Sony WX10 Travel photography advice
72
great battery power (270 shots)
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
includes focus via touch
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH2
Landscape photography with Sony WX10
41
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
great battery power (270 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
50
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX10 as a Vlogging camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (121g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
32
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Sony WX10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FS16 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.8"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.30 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 pounds) 161g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BG1
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
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $149 $200