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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony TF1

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony TF1 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed June 2013
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony TF1 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic FH2 and Sony TF1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was introduced 3 years earlier than the TF1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FH2 matches up versus the TF1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Sony TF1

 FH2 TF1 

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Panasonic FH2

 TF1 FH2 
RevealedJune 2013January 2011More modern by 29 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Sony TF1

 FH2 TF1 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH2 has physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FH2 vs the TF1.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FH2 and TF1 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The picture here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH2 and TF1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony TF1 to render greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged FH2 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography details
Sony TF1 Portrait photography details
33
MP count decent (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH2
Street photography with Sony TF1
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than others (121 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
69
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH2
Sports photography with Sony TF1
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
great battery power (270 CIPA)
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH2
Travel photography with Sony TF1
72
great battery power (270 CIPA)
lighter than others (121g)
supports touch to focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
weather proof
supports touch to focus
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery power (240 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography details
Sony TF1 Landscape photography details
41
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
great battery power (270 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
40
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery power (240 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Vlogging highlights
Sony TF1 Vlogging highlights
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than others (121g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
33
decently wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (152g)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Sony TF1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Other name Lumix DMC-FS16 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-05 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV -
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 121g (0.27 lbs) 152g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 270 shots 240 shots
Form of battery 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $149 $266