Panasonic FH8 vs Sony TF1
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Panasonic FH8 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Released January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
- 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
- Revealed June 2013
Panasonic FH8 vs Sony TF1 Overview
Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FH8 versus Sony TF1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FH8 was manufactured 17 months earlier than the TF1 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FH8 grades vs the TF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FH8 vs Sony TF1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH8 Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Sony TF1
FH8 | TF1 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Panasonic FH8
TF1 | FH8 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | January 2012 | Fresher by 17 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Sony TF1
FH8 | TF1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Panasonic FH8 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH8 has got outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FH8 versus Sony TF1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH8 against the TF1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH8 and TF1 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FH8 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH8 and TF1.
As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you may want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older FH8 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
Panasonic FH8 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH8 vs Sony TF1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2012-01-09 | 2013-06-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias 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 support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.5-6.4 | f/3.6-4.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 4cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 123 grams (0.27 pounds) | 152 grams (0.34 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 | 260 pictures | 240 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $149 | $266 |