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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony QX1

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony QX1 Key Specs

Panasonic FH5
(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
Sony QX1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Sony QX1

 FH5 QX1 
Display dimensions2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Panasonic FH5

 QX1 FH5 
IntroducedSeptember 2014January 2011Newer by 44 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Sony QX1

 FH5 QX1 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony QX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH5 and QX1 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony QX1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony QX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony QX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH5
Portrait photography with Sony QX1
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
66
you can focus manually
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH5 as a Street photography camera
Sony QX1 as a Street photography camera
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than average in class (121g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
69
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (216 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Sports photography advice
Sony QX1 Sports photography advice
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
56
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery pack (440 per charge)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony QX1 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
comes with focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
good battery pack (440 shots)
comes with touch focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (216 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH5
Landscape photography with Sony QX1
38
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
64
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (440 per charge)
screen is small ( inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Vlogging info
Sony QX1 Vlogging info
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
32
touchscreen functionality
has face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (216 grams)
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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony QX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH5 and Sony QX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5Sony Alpha QX1
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