Panasonic FH1 vs Sony WX9
95 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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99 Imaging
38 Features
37 Overall
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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony WX9 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH1 Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Sony WX9
FH1 | WX9 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Panasonic FH1
WX9 | FH1 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 12 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Sony WX9
FH1 | WX9 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony WX9 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 | |
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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 |