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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony TX10

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony TX10 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony TX10 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic FH1 versus Sony TX10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and TX10 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was unveiled 19 months prior to the TX10 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FH1 grades against the TX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Sony TX10

 FH1 TX10 

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Panasonic FH1

 TX10 FH1 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2010More recent by 19 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Sony TX10

 FH1 TX10 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH1 has got external dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony TX10 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH1 versus Sony TX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH1 and the TX10.

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FH1 and TX10 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The visual underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH1 and TX10.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony TX10 to show greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older FH1 will be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography details
Sony TX10 Portrait photography details
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Street photography information
Sony TX10 Street photography information
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Sports photography details
Sony TX10 Sports photography details
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Travel photography information
Sony TX10 Travel photography information
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
weather proof
provides focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Landscape photography camera
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
46
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Vlogging information
Sony TX10 Vlogging information
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
34
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Sony TX10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FS10 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 163g (0.36 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $150 $309