Panasonic FH1 vs Sony T99
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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony T99 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
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS10
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Panasonic FH1 vs Sony T99 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH1 Gallery and Sony T99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Sony T99
FH1 | T99 |
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Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Panasonic FH1
T99 | FH1 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Sony T99
FH1 | T99 | |||
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Released | January 2010 | July 2010 | Similar generation | |
Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH1 and T99 is 95 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony T99 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | |
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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 |