Panasonic FH20 vs Sony TX9
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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Revealed July 2010
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In this write-up, we are evaluating the Panasonic FH20 and Sony TX9, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FH20 was unveiled 6 months prior to the TX9 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FH20 scores versus the TX9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH20 Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Sony TX9
| FH20 | TX9 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Panasonic FH20
| TX9 | FH20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display sizing | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Sony TX9
| FH20 | TX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2010 |  | July 2010 | Similar generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Panasonic FH20 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH20 features external measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony TX9 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FH20 and Sony TX9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the FH20 versus the TX9.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and TX9 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FH20 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The photograph below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH20 and TX9.
All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH20 to give more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively.
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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony TX9 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 |
| Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FS30 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2010-07-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 2s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) | 3.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 178g (0.39 lbs) | 149g (0.33 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $179 | $799 |