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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony RX1

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
57
Overall
64

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony RX1 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS16
Sony RX1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Announced February 2013
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony RX1 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FH2 and Sony RX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the FH2 (14MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the FH2 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor size.

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The FH2 was introduced 3 years before the RX1 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FH2 grades versus the RX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Sony RX1

 FH2 RX1 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Panasonic FH2

 RX1 FH2 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013January 2011Newer by 25 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Sony RX1

 FH2 RX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH2 has outer dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1 has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FH2 compared to the RX1.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony RX1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH2 and RX1 is 96 and 79 respectively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony RX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The picture here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH2 and RX1.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FH2 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX1 will resolve extra detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged FH2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony RX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony RX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography highlights
Sony RX1 Portrait photography highlights
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
82
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000s)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Street photography information
Sony RX1 Street photography information
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
66
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (482g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Sports photography advice
Sony RX1 Sports photography advice
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery power (270 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
good megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
fixed focal length (35mm)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (270 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Travel photography information
Sony RX1 Travel photography information
72
better than average battery power (270 shots)
lighter than others in class (121g)
boasts touch focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
62
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery life (270 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (482g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX1 as a Landscape photography camera
41
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
better than average battery power (270 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
65
you can focus manually
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (270 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX1 as a Vlogging camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (121g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
34
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (482 grams)
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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony RX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Sony RX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS16 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2013-02-19
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/2.0-22.0
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lb) 482 gr (1.06 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 93
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2534
Other
Battery life 270 photos 270 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $149 $2,798