Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W370
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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W370 Key Specs
(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
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2010
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Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FH1 and Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FH1 was introduced around the same time to the W370 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FH1 grades against the W370 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH1 Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Sony W370
| FH1 | W370 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Panasonic FH1
| W370 | FH1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Sony W370
| FH1 | W370 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2010 |  | January 2010 | Same generation |
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH1 has got physical dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony W370 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the FH1 versus the W370.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH1 and W370 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH1 and W370.
Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony W370 to provide you with more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively.
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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W370 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 |
| Also called as | Lumix DMC-FS10 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2010-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 34-238mm (7.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.6-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.80 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 163g (0.36 lb) | 179g (0.39 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $150 | $230 |