Panasonic FH2 vs Sony TX1

The following is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic FH2 and Sony TX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH2 (14MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the FH2 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH2 was revealed 18 months after the TX1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FH2 matches up vs the TX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH2 Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH2 has outside dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony TX1 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH2 and Sony TX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FH2 vs the TX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH2 and TX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH2 and TX1.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FH2 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic FH2 will provide more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern FH2 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.