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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony TX30

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs

Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Introduced July 2013
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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony TX30 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic FH2 versus Sony TX30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the FH2 (14MP) and TX30 (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was introduced 3 years before the TX30 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FH2 scores versus the TX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Sony TX30

 FH2 TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Panasonic FH2

 TX30 FH2 
IntroducedJuly 2013January 2011Newer by 31 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display size3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1229k230kSharper display (+999k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Sony TX30

 FH2 TX30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH2 comes with external 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 TX30 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH2 versus Sony TX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FH2 vs the TX30.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH2 and TX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH2 and TX30.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony TX30 to give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FH2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography info
Sony TX30 Portrait photography info
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
38
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Street photography camera
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than average (121g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Sports photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery pack (270 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
46
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Travel photography camera
72
better than average battery pack (270 CIPA)
lighter than average (121 grams)
supports focus by touch
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography info
Sony TX30 Landscape photography info
41
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (270 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
51
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
environment proofing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Vlogging details
Sony TX30 Vlogging details
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than average (121g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
34
rather wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Sony TX30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS16 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-05 2013-07-26
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3.3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.30 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 pounds) 141 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $149 $230