Panasonic FH1 vs Sony NEX-5T
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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
- Launched January 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Introduced August 2013
- Old Model is Sony NEX-5R

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview
Following is a extended review of the Panasonic FH1 vs Sony NEX-5T, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) and the FH1 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

The FH1 was brought out 4 years earlier than the NEX-5T which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FH1 matches up vs the NEX-5T in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony NEX-5T Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 & Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH1 Gallery & Sony NEX-5T Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Sony NEX-5T
FH1 | NEX-5T |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Panasonic FH1
NEX-5T | FH1 | |||
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Introduced | August 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 44 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Sony NEX-5T
FH1 | NEX-5T |
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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH1 has got outer dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FH1 vs Sony NEX-5T in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FH1 versus the NEX-5T.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH1 and NEX-5T is 95 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The picture here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH1 and NEX-5T.
To sum up, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FH1 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony NEX-5T will show more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged FH1 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T |
Other name | Lumix DMC-FS10 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2013-08-27 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 99 |
Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.80 m | 7.00 m (ISO100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | 163 gr (0.36 lb) | 276 gr (0.61 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1015 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $150 | $400 |