Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W830
95 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
27
96 Imaging
45 Features
26 Overall
37
Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W830 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
- Introduced January 2010
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
- Announced January 2014
Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W830 Overview
Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic FH1 and Sony W830, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and W830 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FH1 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the W830 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FH1 scores versus the W830 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W830 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH1 Gallery and Sony W830 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Sony W830
FH1 | W830 |
---|
Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Panasonic FH1
W830 | FH1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | January 2014 | January 2010 | Fresher by 48 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Sony W830
FH1 | W830 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH1 has got physical measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony W830 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
See the Panasonic FH1 and Sony W830 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the FH1 compared to the W830.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH1 and W830 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH1 and W830.
Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W830 to offer more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older FH1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W830 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FS10 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.80 m | 2.80 m (with ISO auto) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 163 grams (0.36 lbs) | 122 grams (0.27 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
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-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $150 | $128 |