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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony A300

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 front
Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
45
Overall
47

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony A300 Key Specs

Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10
Sony A300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 632g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Launched January 2008
  • Refreshed by Sony A330
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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony A300 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic FH1 and Sony A300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the A300 (10MP) is relatively close but the FH1 (1/2.3") and A300 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FH1 was revealed 24 months after the A300 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FH1 grades versus the A300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Sony A300

 FH1 A300 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2008More modern by 24 months

Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Panasonic FH1

 A300 FH1 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Sony A300

 FH1 A300 
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony A300 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH1 provides external dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony A300 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH1 compared to the A300.

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony A300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH1 and A300 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony A300 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony A300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH1 and A300.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FH1 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FH1 will result in greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger FH1 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony A300 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony A300 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony A300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography info
Sony A300 Portrait photography info
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Street photography details
Sony A300 Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
74
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH1
Sports photography with Sony A300
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
54
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A300 as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
45
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography details
Sony A300 Landscape photography details
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
57
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Vlogging advice
Sony A300 Vlogging advice
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
9
lack of video recording
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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony A300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Sony A300
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2010-01-06 2008-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.80 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 163g (0.36 lbs) 632g (1.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.4
DXO Low light score not tested 538
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal Compact Flash
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $150 $0