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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony TF1

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
31
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Following is a complete review of the Panasonic FH5 and Sony TF1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was introduced 3 years earlier than the TF1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FH5 scores against the TF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Sony TF1

 FH5 TF1 

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Panasonic FH5

 TF1 FH5 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2011More modern by 29 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Sony TF1

 FH5 TF1 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH5 features physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has sizing of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FH5 and the TF1.

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FH5 and TF1 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH5 and TF1.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you should always consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged FH5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography info
Sony TF1 Portrait photography info
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Street photography factors
Sony TF1 Street photography factors
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
weather sealing
lighter than competition (152 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than competition in class (121g)
provides touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition (152g)
weather sealing
features focus via touch
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery power (240 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography information
Sony TF1 Landscape photography information
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
40
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery power (240 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Vlogging highlights
Sony TF1 Vlogging highlights
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
33
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (152 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH5 and Sony TF1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Other name Lumix DMC-FS18 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-01-05 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.30 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 121 grams (0.27 lbs) 152 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 life 260 pictures 240 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $169 $266