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Panasonic FH8 vs Sony W610

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
30

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony W610 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Panasonic FH8 vs Sony W610 Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic FH8 and Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was launched around the same time to the W610 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FH8 matches up vs the W610 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Sony W610

		

		

			
 FH8 W610 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Panasonic FH8

		

		

			
 W610 FH8 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Sony W610

		

		

			
 FH8 W610 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2012Same generation
Manually focus  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display  No Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FH8 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH8 offers exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony W610 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the FH8 versus the W610.
Panasonic FH8 vs Sony W610 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH8 and W610 is 96 and 97 respectively.
Panasonic FH8 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH8 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FH8 and W610.
All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH8 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively.
	
			Panasonic FH8 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH8 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FH8 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Panasonic FH8 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony W610 as a Portrait photography camera
34
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 features face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
28
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Panasonic FH8 as a Street photography camera
 Sony W610 as a Street photography camera
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (123g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
56
 lighter than average in class (113g)
 no articulating screen
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Panasonic FH8 Sports photography highlights
Sony W610 Sports photography highlights
40
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
26
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FH8 Travel photography info
Sony W610 Travel photography info
69
 lighter than others (123g)
 MP count good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (24mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
69
 lighter than average in class (113g)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (26mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH8
Landscape photography with Sony W610
43
 fairly wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
 no manual control
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 lack of Timelapse function
33
 relatively wide (26mm)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual mode
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FH8 Vlogging features
Sony W610 Vlogging features
33
 fairly wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focusing
 lighter than others (123g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of microphone socket
28
 relatively wide (26mm)
 lighter than average in class (113 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
 doesn't have external mic socket
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Panasonic FH8 vs Sony W610 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH8 and Sony W610
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-09 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 4cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology TFT Color LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 5.60 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 123g (0.27 lb) 113g (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 250 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $149 $200