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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony TX200V 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Released January 2012
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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony TX200V Overview

Lets look closer at the Panasonic FH1 and Sony TX200V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and TX200V (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was introduced 3 years prior to the TX200V which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FH1 scores against the TX200V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Sony TX200V

 FH1 TX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Panasonic FH1

 TX200V FH1 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 25 months
Screen sizing3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1230k230kSharper screen (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Sony TX200V

 FH1 TX200V 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH1 enjoys outer dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony TX200V has measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FH1 and the TX200V.

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH1 and TX200V is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH1 and TX200V.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony TX200V to render more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged FH1 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography details
Sony TX200V Portrait photography details
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
36
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH1
Street photography with Sony TX200V
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
environment proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Sports photography features
Sony TX200V Sports photography features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
environment proof
comes with focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Landscape photography camera
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
46
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH1
Vlogging with Sony TX200V
29
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
35
really wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Sony TX200V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS10 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3.3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.80 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 163 gr (0.36 pounds) 129 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 220 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $150 $500