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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony HX30V

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony HX30V 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony HX20V
  • Refreshed by Sony HX50V
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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony HX30V Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Panasonic FH1 versus Sony HX30V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and HX30V (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was unveiled 3 years before the HX30V which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FH1 grades vs the HX30V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Sony HX30V

 FH1 HX30V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Panasonic FH1

 HX30V FH1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2010More modern by 26 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Sony HX30V

 FH1 HX30V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH1 has got physical 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 HX30V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH1 versus Sony HX30V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the FH1 versus the HX30V.

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony HX30V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FH1 and HX30V is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The picture here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH1 and HX30V.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX30V to give you more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FH1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography details
Sony HX30V Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
45
you can focus manually
decent MP (18MP)
includes face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Street photography highlights
Sony HX30V Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (254g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Sports photography details
Sony HX30V Sports photography details
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
49
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Travel photography details
Sony HX30V Travel photography details
58
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (254 grams)
decent MP (18MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography information
Sony HX30V Landscape photography information
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
50
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH1
Vlogging with Sony HX30V
29
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (254 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony HX30V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Sony HX30V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS10 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-06 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 163 gr (0.36 pounds) 254 gr (0.56 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 320 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $150 $420