Panasonic FH1 vs Sony TX7
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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony TX7 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
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Announced January 2010
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Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic FH1 versus Sony TX7, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the FH1 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") feature totally different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FH1 was brought out at a similar time to the TX7 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FH1 matches up against the TX7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Sony TX7
| FH1 | TX7 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Panasonic FH1
| TX7 | FH1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Sony TX7
| FH1 | TX7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2010 |  | January 2010 | Same age |
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Panasonic FH1 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH1 comes with 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) whilst the Sony TX7 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH1 against the TX7.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH1 and TX7 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FH1 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The picture underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH1 and TX7.
All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FH1 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic FH1 will show extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively.
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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
| Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FS10 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2010-01-06 | 2010-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3.5" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 2s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 6.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.80 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 163g (0.36 pounds) | 149g (0.33 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $150 | $300 |