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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W610

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W610 Key Specs

Panasonic FH5
(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
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 FH5 vs Sony W610 Overview

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Sony W610

 FH5 W610 

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Panasonic FH5

 W610 FH5 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Sony W610

 FH5 W610 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH5 and W610 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography features
Sony W610 Portrait photography features
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH5
Street photography with Sony W610
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than others in class (121g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Sports photography highlights
Sony W610 Sports photography highlights
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
good MP (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Travel photography details
Sony W610 Travel photography details
71
lighter than others in class (121g)
offers focus via touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography details
Sony W610 Landscape photography details
38
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
33
decently wide (26mm)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Vlogging highlights
Sony W610 Vlogging highlights
33
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH5 and Sony W610
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5Sony 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