Panasonic FH1 vs Sony TX1
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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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 - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
- Introduced August 2009
Panasonic FH1 vs Sony TX1 Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic FH1 and Sony TX1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is very comparable but the FH1 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") have different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FH1 was released 6 months after the TX1 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FH1 matches up versus the TX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FH1 vs Sony TX1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH1 Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Sony TX1
FH1 | TX1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Panasonic FH1
TX1 | FH1 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Sony TX1
FH1 | TX1 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | August 2009 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Panasonic FH1 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH1 features outer 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 TX1 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FH1 and Sony TX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the FH1 and the TX1.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH1 and TX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FH1 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH1 and TX1.
All in all, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FH1 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic FH1 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively.
Panasonic FH1 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony TX1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FS10 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2010-01-06 | 2009-08-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 8cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1250s |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.80 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
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 data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 163 gr (0.36 lbs) | 142 gr (0.31 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $150 | $350 |