Panasonic FH8 vs Sony WX10
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Panasonic FH8 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2012
(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
- Launched January 2011
Panasonic FH8 vs Sony WX10 Overview
Below is a complete overview of the Panasonic FH8 versus Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FH8 was released 13 months later than the WX10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FH8 scores against the WX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FH8 vs Sony WX10 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH8 Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Sony WX10
FH8 | WX10 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | January 2011 | More recent by 13 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Panasonic FH8
WX10 | FH8 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Sony WX10
FH8 | WX10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FH8 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH8 features exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony WX10 has sizing of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FH8 versus Sony WX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the FH8 vs the WX10.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH8 and WX10 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FH8 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH8 and WX10.
All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you will need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern FH8 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FH8 vs Sony WX10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-01-09 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-168mm (7.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.5-6.4 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 4cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.8 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | Clear Photo LCD Plus |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 7.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 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 | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 123g (0.27 pounds) | 161g (0.35 pounds) |
Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
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 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
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 |
Cost at launch | $149 | $200 |