Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W810
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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W810 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2011
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS18
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
- Announced January 2014
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Lets look closer at the Panasonic FH5 and Sony W810, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the W810 (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FH5 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the W810 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FH5 grades versus the W810 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH5 Gallery and Sony W810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Sony W810
| FH5 | W810 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Panasonic FH5
| W810 | FH5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2014 |  | January 2011 | Fresher by 36 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Sony W810
| FH5 | W810 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal display measurement |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither features Touch display |
Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH5 enjoys outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony W810 has dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FH5 and Sony W810 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FH5 vs the W810.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH5 and W810 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH5 and W810.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W810 to render greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The older FH5 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W810 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 |
| Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FS18 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2014-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine IV | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 27-162mm (6.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/3.5-6.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.30 m | 3.20 m (with ISO auto) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Microphone 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 121 gr (0.27 lb) | 111 gr (0.24 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 260 images | 200 images |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $169 | $100 |
