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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W730

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W730 Key Specs

Panasonic FH1
(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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W730 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FH1 and Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and W730 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the W730 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FH1 grades against the W730 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Sony W730

 FH1 W730 

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Panasonic FH1

 W730 FH1 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 36 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Sony W730

 FH1 W730 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH1 comes with exterior 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 W730 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FH1 against the W730.

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH1 and W730 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The picture below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH1 and W730.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony W730 to produce extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FH1 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH1
Portrait photography with Sony W730
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Street photography features
Sony W730 Street photography features
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Sports photography factors
Sony W730 Sports photography factors
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Travel photography features
Sony W730 Travel photography features
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competitors (122g)
supports focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH1
Landscape photography with Sony W730
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
39
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Vlogging factors
Sony W730 Vlogging factors
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
34
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Sony W730
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FS10 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD 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 speed 6.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 163 gr (0.36 pounds) 122 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 life - 240 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $150 $138