Panasonic FH5 vs Sony TX10

On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic FH5 and Sony TX10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was launched 7 months prior to the TX10 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FH5 scores versus the TX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH5 Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH5 provides outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony TX10 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH5 and Sony TX10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH5 and the TX10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH5 and TX10 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH5 and TX10.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures though you have to take the release date of the products into consideration. The older FH5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.