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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony HX1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony HX1 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
Sony HX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
  • Released April 2009
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony HX1 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic FH1 versus Sony HX1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the FH1 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") posses different sensor sizes.

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The FH1 was introduced 9 months later than the HX1 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FH1 matches up vs the HX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Sony HX1

 FH1 HX1 
ReleasedJanuary 2010April 2009Fresher by 9 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Panasonic FH1

 HX1 FH1 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Sony HX1

 FH1 HX1 
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH1 has got outer measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony HX1 has proportions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the FH1 and the HX1.

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony HX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FH1 and HX1 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH1 and HX1.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FH1 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FH1 will give you greater detail using its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher FH1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography details
Sony HX1 Portrait photography details
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Street photography details
Sony HX1 Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
50
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (544 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Sports photography details
Sony HX1 Sports photography details
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
36
long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Travel photography details
Sony HX1 Travel photography details
58
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
48
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (544 grams)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography info
Sony HX1 Landscape photography info
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
39
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Vlogging information
Sony HX1 Vlogging information
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
22
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1440 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (544 grams)
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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony HX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Sony HX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Also called Lumix DMC-FS10 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-06 2009-04-22
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.80 m 9.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1440x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
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 163 gr (0.36 lbs) 544 gr (1.20 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $150 $47,999