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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony WX9

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony WX9 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony WX9 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic FH1 vs Sony WX9, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and WX9 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was revealed 12 months before the WX9 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FH1 scores against the WX9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Sony WX9

 FH1 WX9 

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Panasonic FH1

 WX9 FH1 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Sony WX9

 FH1 WX9 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH1 provides outer 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) while the Sony WX9 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH1 vs Sony WX9 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FH1 and the WX9.

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FH1 and WX9 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The image here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH1 and WX9.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony WX9 to render greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FH1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
29
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH1
Street photography with Sony WX9
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Travel photography info
Sony WX9 Travel photography info
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX9 Landscape photography highlights
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Vlogging factors
Sony WX9 Vlogging factors
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
33
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Sony WX9
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FS10 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-06 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 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 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 163 grams (0.36 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 ID - NP-BN1
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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $150 $188