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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony A6300

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Sony Alpha a6300 front
Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony A6300 Key Specs

Panasonic FH1
(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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10
Sony A6300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 404g - 120 x 67 x 49mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Superseded the Sony A6000
  • Refreshed by Sony A6500
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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony A6300 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Panasonic FH1 vs Sony A6300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and A6300 (24MP) and the FH1 (1/2.3") and A6300 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The FH1 was revealed 7 years prior to the A6300 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the FH1 matches up vs the A6300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Sony A6300

 FH1 A6300 

Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Panasonic FH1

 A6300 FH1 
LaunchedFebruary 2016January 2010Newer by 73 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Sony A6300

 FH1 A6300 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony A6300 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH1 enjoys outer dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony A6300 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the FH1 against the A6300.

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony A6300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH1 and A6300 is 95 and 83 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony A6300 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony A6300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The image below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH1 and A6300.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FH1 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A6300 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged FH1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony A6300 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony A6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony A6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6300 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Street photography information
Sony A6300 Street photography information
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Sports photography factors
Sony A6300 Sports photography factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
75
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Travel photography info
Sony A6300 Travel photography info
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
76
environment proofing
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography factors
Sony A6300 Landscape photography factors
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A6300 as a Vlogging camera
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
35
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony A6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Sony A6300
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Sony Alpha a6300
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Sony Alpha a6300
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS10 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-01-06 2016-02-03
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 425
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction, Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (24p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 163g (0.36 pounds) 404g (0.89 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 120 x 67 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.7
DXO Low light score not tested 1437
Other
Battery life - 400 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $150 $889