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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W650

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W650 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W650 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and W650 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was revealed 24 months before the W650 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FH1 matches up against the W650 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Sony W650

 FH1 W650 

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Panasonic FH1

 W650 FH1 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 24 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Sony W650

 FH1 W650 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH1 enjoys outer measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony W650 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH1 against the W650.

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH1 and W650 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH1 and W650.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W650 to show greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older FH1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography details
Sony W650 Portrait photography details
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH1
Street photography with Sony W650
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (124g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Sports photography information
Sony W650 Sports photography information
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH1
Travel photography with Sony W650
58
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (124g)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography info
Sony W650 Landscape photography info
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
43
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH1
Vlogging with Sony W650
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
33
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (124g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Sony W650
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FS10 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-06 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 163g (0.36 lbs) 124g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 220 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $150 $140