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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony HX1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony HX1 Key Specs

Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
Sony HX1
(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
  • Announced April 2009
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony HX1 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Panasonic FP1 versus Sony HX1, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the FP1 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The FP1 was released 9 months after the HX1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FP1 matches up against the HX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Sony HX1

 FP1 HX1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010April 2009More modern by 9 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Panasonic FP1

 HX1 FP1 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Sony HX1

 FP1 HX1 
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP1 offers outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony HX1 has measurements of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FP1 against the HX1.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony HX1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FP1 and HX1 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The image here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FP1 and HX1.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FP1 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic FP1 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher FP1 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography features
Sony HX1 Portrait photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP1
Street photography with Sony HX1
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than others in class (151g)
50
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (544g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX1 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
36
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX1 Travel photography highlights
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (151g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
48
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (544 grams)
megapixel count low (9MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP1
Landscape photography with Sony HX1
28
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
39
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX1 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
heavier than others in class (151 grams)
22
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1440 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (544g)
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony HX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Sony HX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-06 2009-04-22
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.90 m (Auto ISO) 9.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1440x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 gr (0.33 pounds) 544 gr (1.20 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $153 $47,999