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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony T99

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony T99 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS10
Sony T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Released July 2010
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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony T99 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic FH1 versus Sony T99, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the T99 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FH1 was launched 6 months prior to the T99 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FH1 scores versus the T99 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Sony T99

 FH1 T99 

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Panasonic FH1

 T99 FH1 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Sony T99

 FH1 T99 
ReleasedJanuary 2010July 2010Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH1 has exterior dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony T99 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH1 versus Sony T99 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the FH1 versus the T99.

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH1 and T99 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The image here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH1 and T99.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony T99 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography info
Sony T99 Portrait photography info
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Street photography factors
Sony T99 Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Sports photography details
Sony T99 Sports photography details
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH1
Travel photography with Sony T99
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH1
Landscape photography with Sony T99
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
42
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH1
Vlogging with Sony T99
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
31
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Sony T99
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS10 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-06 2010-07-08
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 163 gr (0.36 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $150 $179