Panasonic FH2 vs Sony WX10

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH2 Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.

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).

Look at the Panasonic FH2 and Sony WX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.