Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W610
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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W610 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS18
(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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Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FH5 was manufactured 12 months prior to the W610 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FH5 matches up vs the W610 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W610 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH5 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Sony W610
| FH5 | W610 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Panasonic FH5
| W610 | FH5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2012 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 12 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Sony W610
| FH5 | W610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent display sizing |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | No Touch display |
Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH5 offers physical measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony W610 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W610 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FH5 compared to the W610.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH5 and W610 is 96 and 97 respectively.
Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The picture here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH5 and W610.
As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH5 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged FH5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W610 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 |
| Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FS18 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2012-01-10 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine IV | BIONZ |
| 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 | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 4cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 1 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.30 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB 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), 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 |
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 121 gr (0.27 lbs) | 113 gr (0.25 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 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 | 260 images | 250 images |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $169 | $200 |