Panasonic FH1 vs Sony HX30V

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH1 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.