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
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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.
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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.
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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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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).
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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.
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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |