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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony TX1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Panasonic FH1
(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
Sony TX1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Sony TX1

 FH1 TX1 

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Panasonic FH1

 TX1 FH1 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Sony TX1

 FH1 TX1 
IntroducedJanuary 2010August 2009Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH1 and TX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH1
Portrait photography with Sony TX1
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Travel photography factors
Sony TX1 Travel photography factors
58
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography details
Sony TX1 Landscape photography details
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
31
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Vlogging info
Sony TX1 Vlogging info
29
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
28
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Sony TX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
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
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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