Panasonic FH5 vs Sony WX10
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96 Imaging
39 Features
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Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
38 Overall
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95 Imaging
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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs
Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
(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
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
- Announced January 2011
Photography Glossary Panasonic FH5 vs Sony WX10 Overview
Following is a extensive overview of the Panasonic FH5 and Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FH5 scores versus the WX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH5 Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Sony WX10
| FH5 | WX10 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Panasonic FH5
| WX10 | FH5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 2.8" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.1") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Sony WX10
| FH5 | WX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 |  | January 2011 | Same generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Panasonic FH5 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH5 comes with outer dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony WX10 has sizing of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the FH5 vs the WX10.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH5 and WX10 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FH5 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The pic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH5 and WX10.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you need to consider the release date of the cameras into account.
Panasonic FH5 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography info
Sony WX10 Portrait photography info
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sony WX10 Street photography details
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Panasonic FH5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Sports photography camera
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel photography with Sony WX10
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
supports focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography info
Sony WX10 Landscape photography info
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Panasonic FH5 Vlogging information
Sony WX10 Vlogging information
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony WX10 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 |
| Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FS18 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2011-01-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine IV | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-168mm (7.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.8 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | - | Clear Photo LCD Plus |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.30 m | 7.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 121g (0.27 pounds) | 161g (0.35 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
| 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 pictures | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $169 | $200 |