Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W310
93 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
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35 Features
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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W310 Key Specs
(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
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2010
Photography Glossary Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W310 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic FH20 versus Sony W310, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the W310 (12MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FH20 was introduced at a similar time to the W310 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FH20 scores versus the W310 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH20 Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Sony W310
| FH20 | W310 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Panasonic FH20
| W310 | FH20 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Sony W310
| FH20 | W310 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2010 |  | January 2010 | Similar generation |
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH20 has got physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony W310 has measurements of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FH20 versus Sony W310 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the FH20 and the W310.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and W310 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The image here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH20 and W310.
All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic FH20 to offer you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively.
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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W310 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 |
| Also called | Lumix DMC-FS30 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2010-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.0-5.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60s | 1s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) | 3.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 178 gr (0.39 pounds) | 137 gr (0.30 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $179 | $150 |