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Panasonic FH8 vs Sony QX10

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony QX10 Key Specs

Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Announced September 2013
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Panasonic FH8 vs Sony QX10 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic FH8 vs Sony QX10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Lens-style by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was launched 20 months prior to the QX10 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FH8 scores vs the QX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Sony QX10

 FH8 QX10 
Display dimension3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Panasonic FH8

 QX10 FH8 
AnnouncedSeptember 2013January 2012Fresher by 20 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Sony QX10

 FH8 QX10 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH8 features outer dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony QX10 has measurements of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH8 vs Sony QX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FH8 compared to the QX10.

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH8 and QX10 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH8 and QX10.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony QX10 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older FH8 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography highlights
Sony QX10 Portrait photography highlights
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
36
good MP (18MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Street photography info
Sony QX10 Street photography info
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (123 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
68
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than average in class (105g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Sports photography information
Sony QX10 Sports photography information
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
37
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (220 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH8
Travel photography with Sony QX10
69
lighter than competition (123g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
69
lighter than average in class (105g)
supports touch focus
good MP (18MP)
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography features
Sony QX10 Landscape photography features
43
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
38
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery pack (220 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH8
Vlogging with Sony QX10
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition (123g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
34
quite wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (105g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1440 x 1080 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Panasonic FH8 vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH8 and Sony QX10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Category Small Sensor Compact Lens-style
Announced 2012-01-09 2013-09-04
Body design Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches -
Resolution of display 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Color LCD Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction None
Hot shoe
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) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1440x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 123g (0.27 lb) 105g (0.23 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 photos 220 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots One One
Retail price $149 $250