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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony QX1

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony QX1 Key Specs

Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS16
Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Announced September 2014
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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony QX1 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FH2 vs Sony QX1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Lens-style by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the FH2 (14MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the FH2 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The FH2 was manufactured 4 years prior to the QX1 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FH2 grades against the QX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Sony QX1

 FH2 QX1 
Display size2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Panasonic FH2

 QX1 FH2 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014January 2011Newer by 44 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Sony QX1

 FH2 QX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH2 provides exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony QX1 has dimensions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FH2 against the QX1.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony QX1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH2 and QX1 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony QX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH2 and QX1.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FH2 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony QX1 will offer greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FH2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony QX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony QX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony QX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography features
Sony QX1 Portrait photography features
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
66
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Street photography information
Sony QX1 Street photography information
67
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
69
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts focus by touch
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (216 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Sports photography advice
Sony QX1 Sports photography advice
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (270 shots)
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
56
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery (440 shots)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Travel photography advice
Sony QX1 Travel photography advice
72
better than average battery power (270 per charge)
lighter than competitors (121g)
comes with focus by touch
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
great battery (440 shots)
boasts focus by touch
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (216 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography factors
Sony QX1 Landscape photography factors
41
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
better than average battery power (270 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
64
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (440 CIPA)
screen is small (")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Vlogging highlights
Sony QX1 Vlogging highlights
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (121g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
32
touchscreen enabled
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (216 grams)
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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony QX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Sony QX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Sony Alpha QX1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 Sony Alpha QX1
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS16 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Lens-style
Revealed 2011-01-05 2014-09-03
Body design Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 6400 16000
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.1-6.5 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.6
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" -
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.30 m 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 121g (0.27 pounds) 216g (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 270 images 440 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $149 $500