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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony TX10

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony TX10 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released August 2011
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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony TX10 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Panasonic FH20 and Sony TX10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was brought out 19 months earlier than the TX10 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FH20 scores versus the TX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Sony TX10

 FH20 TX10 

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Panasonic FH20

 TX10 FH20 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2010More recent by 19 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Sony TX10

 FH20 TX10 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH20 has physical measurements 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 TX10 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the FH20 vs the TX10.

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and TX10 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The visual here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH20 and TX10.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony TX10 to offer you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older FH20 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH20
Portrait photography with Sony TX10
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Street photography factors
Sony TX10 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
environment proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Sports photography advice
Sony TX10 Sports photography advice
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX10 Travel photography highlights
64
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
environment proof
supports focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Landscape photography camera
37
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
46
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX10 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
34
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH20 and Sony TX10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS30 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-06 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 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
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m (Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 178 gr (0.39 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $179 $309