Panasonic FH1 vs Sony TX9
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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony TX9 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
- Announced January 2010
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Released July 2010
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Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic FH1 versus Sony TX9, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FH1 was released 6 months earlier than the TX9 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FH1 grades vs the TX9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH1 Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Sony TX9
| FH1 | TX9 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Panasonic FH1
| TX9 | FH1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display size | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Sony TX9
| FH1 | TX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2010 |  | July 2010 | Similar generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Panasonic FH1 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH1 features outside dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony TX9 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FH1 vs the TX9.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH1 and TX9 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FH1 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH1 and TX9.
As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos though you should always take the release date of the products into consideration.
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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony TX9 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 |
| Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FS10 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2010-07-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | 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 | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect 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) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 3.5" |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.80 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 163 gr (0.36 lb) | 149 gr (0.33 lb) |
| Physical 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 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 model | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $150 | $799 |