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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W710

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS18
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W710 Overview

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.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Sony W710

 FH5 W710 

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Panasonic FH5

 W710 FH5 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 24 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Sony W710

 FH5 W710 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

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).

Check out the Panasonic FH5 and Sony W710 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W710 size comparison

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

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH5
Portrait photography with Sony W710
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Street photography factors
Sony W710 Street photography factors
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than others (121 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W710 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W710 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than others (121 grams)
provides touch to focus
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
offers touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography advice
Sony W710 Landscape photography advice
38
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
39
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Vlogging details
Sony W710 Vlogging details
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than others (121g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
34
rather wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH5 and Sony W710
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS18 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV -
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.30 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 grams (0.27 lb) 114 grams (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 240 shots
Battery form 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $169 $90