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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony TX9

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony TX9 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10
Sony TX9
(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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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony TX9 Overview

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").

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The 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.

Photography Glossary

        

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 size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Sony TX9

 FH1 TX9 
ReleasedJanuary 2010July 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed 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.

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH1 and TX9 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Street photography highlights
Sony TX9 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH1
Travel photography with Sony TX9
58
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
supports touch to focus
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (149 grams)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography features
Sony TX9 Landscape photography features
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
41
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH1
Vlogging with Sony TX9
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
32
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition (149 grams)
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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Sony TX9
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Sony 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