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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony TF1

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic FH10 and Sony TF1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was released 5 months prior to the TF1 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FH10 grades vs the TF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Sony TF1

 FH10 TF1 

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Panasonic FH10

 TF1 FH10 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Sony TF1

 FH10 TF1 
LaunchedJanuary 2013June 2013Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH10 comes with outer dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the FH10 vs the TF1.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and TF1 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The picture underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH10 and TF1.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of images though you really should factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography information
Sony TF1 Portrait photography information
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Street photography info
Sony TF1 Street photography info
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
weather proof
lighter than competitors (152g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Sports photography information
Sony TF1 Sports photography information
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Travel photography information
Sony TF1 Travel photography information
69
lighter than others in class (103g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors (152 grams)
weather proof
features focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery life (240 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography information
Sony TF1 Landscape photography information
39
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery life (240 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Vlogging highlights
Sony TF1 Vlogging highlights
31
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (152g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Sony TF1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2013-01-07 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 103 gr (0.23 pounds) 152 gr (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 260 photos 240 photos
Battery type Battery Pack 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, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $110 $266