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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W610

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W610 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS30
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W610 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic FH20 versus Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the W610 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was released 24 months before the W610 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FH20 matches up vs the W610 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Sony W610

 FH20 W610 

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Panasonic FH20

 W610 FH20 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Sony W610

 FH20 W610 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH20 comes with external measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony W610 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH20 versus Sony W610 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FH20 compared to the W610.

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH20 and W610 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The image here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH20 and W610.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of images though you would want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged FH20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography info
Sony W610 Portrait photography info
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Street photography highlights
Sony W610 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
lighter than competition (113 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Sports photography features
Sony W610 Sports photography features
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
megapixel count good (14MP)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Travel photography factors
Sony W610 Travel photography factors
64
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (113g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography features
Sony W610 Landscape photography features
37
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
33
fairly wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W610 as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH20 and Sony W610
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS30 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-06 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m (Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 178 grams (0.39 lbs) 113 grams (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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 life - 250 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $179 $200