Panasonic FH1 vs Sony S950
95 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony S950 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2010
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS10
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- No Video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Revealed February 2009
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On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FH1 and Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the S950 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FH1 was revealed 11 months after the S950 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FH1 grades against the S950 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH1 Gallery & Sony S950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Sony S950
| FH1 | S950 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2010 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Panasonic FH1
| S950 | FH1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Sony S950
| FH1 | S950 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither features Touch screen |
Panasonic FH1 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH1 enjoys physical measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony S950 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FH1 and Sony S950 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FH1 and the S950.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FH1 and S950 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FH1 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH1 and S950.
Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH1 to offer you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher FH1 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony S950 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 |
| Also called as | Lumix DMC-FS10 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2010-01-06 | 2009-02-17 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| 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 | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.3-5.2 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.80 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 163g (0.36 lb) | 167g (0.37 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| 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 | ||
| 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 |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $150 | $130 |