Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W710

Following is a extended overview of the Panasonic FH5 and Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was unveiled 24 months before the W710 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FH5 scores versus the W710 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH5 Gallery & Sony W710 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH5 comes with outside dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony W710 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FH5 and the W710.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FH5 and W710 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH5 and W710.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged FH5 is going to be behind in sensor tech.