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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony QX10

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
34
Overall
39

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony QX10 Key Specs

Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS30
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Announced September 2013
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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony QX10 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic FH20 versus Sony QX10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Lens-style by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH20 (14MP) and QX10 (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was released 4 years prior to the QX10 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the FH20 grades against the QX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Sony QX10

 FH20 QX10 
Display dimension2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Panasonic FH20

 QX10 FH20 
AnnouncedSeptember 2013January 2010Newer by 44 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Sony QX10

 FH20 QX10 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH20 comes with exterior dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony QX10 has measurements of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH20 versus Sony QX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH20 compared to the QX10.

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FH20 and QX10 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The image underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH20 and QX10.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony QX10 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FH20 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography info
Sony QX10 Portrait photography info
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
resolution is good (18MP)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Street photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition (105 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Sports photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Sports photography camera
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (220 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Travel photography highlights
Sony QX10 Travel photography highlights
64
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (105g)
includes focus by touch
resolution is good (18MP)
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (220 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography advice
Sony QX10 Landscape photography advice
37
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
39
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen ( inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery (220 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Vlogging features
Sony QX10 Vlogging features
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
34
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition (105g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1440 x 1080 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH20 and Sony QX10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS30 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Lens-style
Introduced 2010-01-06 2013-09-04
Body design Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches -
Display resolution 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro None
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1440x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 178g (0.39 lbs) 105g (0.23 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 - 220 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $179 $250