Panasonic FH6 vs Sony HX1
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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony HX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
- Launched January 2012
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
- Released April 2009
Panasonic FH6 vs Sony HX1 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Panasonic FH6 and Sony HX1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the FH6 (14MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the FH6 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") have different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FH6 was introduced 2 years later than the HX1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FH6 matches up versus the HX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FH6 vs Sony HX1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Sony HX1
FH6 | HX1 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | April 2009 | Fresher by 34 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Panasonic FH6
HX1 | FH6 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Sony HX1
FH6 | HX1 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Panasonic FH6 vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH6 has got physical measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony HX1 has proportions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FH6 and Sony HX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FH6 versus the HX1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FH6 and HX1 is 96 and 67 respectively.
Panasonic FH6 vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The visual below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH6 and HX1.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FH6 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FH6 will resolve more detail using its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent FH6 should have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony HX1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-01-09 | 2009-04-22 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.5-6.4 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.60 m | 9.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1440x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 119g (0.26 lb) | 544g (1.20 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 280 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $129 | $47,999 |