Panasonic FH5 vs Sony QX1
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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony QX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 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
- Revealed January 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
- Introduced September 2014
Panasonic FH5 vs Sony QX1 Overview
The following is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic FH5 versus Sony QX1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Lens-style by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is fairly similar but the FH5 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FH5 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the QX1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the FH5 matches up against the QX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FH5 vs Sony QX1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 and Sony Alpha QX1. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH5 Gallery and Sony QX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Sony QX1
FH5 | QX1 | |||
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Display dimensions | 2.7" | " | Larger display (+2.7") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 0k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Panasonic FH5
QX1 | FH5 | |||
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Introduced | September 2014 | January 2011 | Newer by 44 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Sony QX1
FH5 | QX1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic FH5 vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH5 has outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony QX1 has measurements of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FH5 versus Sony QX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FH5 versus the QX1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH5 and QX1 is 96 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FH5 vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH5 and QX1.
As you can see, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FH5 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony QX1 will offer more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged FH5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Panasonic FH5 vs Sony QX1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony QX1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | Sony Alpha QX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | Sony Alpha QX1 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-FS18 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Lens-style |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2014-09-03 |
Body design | Compact | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine IV | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 357.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5456 x 3632 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | - |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 0 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 121g (0.27 lbs) | 216g (0.48 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 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 | 260 shots | 440 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $169 | $500 |