Panasonic FH20 vs Sony QX1
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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony QX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
- Released January 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
- Launched September 2014
Panasonic FH20 vs Sony QX1 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic FH20 and Sony QX1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Lens-style by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the FH20 (14MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the FH20 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FH20 was announced 5 years prior to the QX1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.
Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FH20 matches up against the QX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FH20 vs Sony QX1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 & Sony Alpha QX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH20 Gallery & Sony QX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Sony QX1
FH20 | QX1 | |||
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Display sizing | 2.7" | " | Larger display (+2.7") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 0k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Panasonic FH20
QX1 | FH20 | |||
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Launched | September 2014 | January 2010 | More recent by 56 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Sony QX1
FH20 | QX1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Panasonic FH20 vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH20 enjoys outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and 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).
See the Panasonic FH20 and Sony QX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FH20 versus the QX1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FH20 and QX1 is 93 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FH20 vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FH20 and QX1.
As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FH20 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony QX1 will give extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older FH20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony QX1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Sony Alpha QX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Sony Alpha QX1 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FS30 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Lens-style |
Released | 2010-01-06 | 2014-09-03 |
Body design | Compact | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 357.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5456 x 3632 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | - |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 0k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 178g (0.39 lbs) | 216g (0.48 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 440 images |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | 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 | One | One |
Cost at release | $179 | $500 |