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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony HX1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony HX1 Key Specs

Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released July 2009
Sony HX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
  • Revealed April 2009
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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony HX1 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic FP8 vs Sony HX1, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the FP8 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The FP8 was released 4 months later than the HX1 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FP8 grades versus the HX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Sony HX1

 FP8 HX1 

Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Panasonic FP8

 HX1 FP8 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Sony HX1

 FP8 HX1 
RevealedJuly 2009April 2009Same age
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP8 comes with physical dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while 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).

Analyze the Panasonic FP8 vs Sony HX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FP8 against the HX1.

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony HX1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FP8 and HX1 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The photograph underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP8 and HX1.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FP8 due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic FP8 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively.

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography features
Sony HX1 Portrait photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Street photography highlights
Sony HX1 Street photography highlights
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (151 grams)
50
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition (544g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Sports photography factors
Sony HX1 Sports photography factors
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image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP8
Travel photography with Sony HX1
56
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (151 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (544g)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX1 Landscape photography advice
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
39
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Vlogging information
Sony HX1 Vlogging information
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition (151 grams)
22
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1440 x 1080 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (544g)
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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony HX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP8 and Sony HX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-27 2009-04-22
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine V Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m 9.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1440x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 gr (0.33 lb) 544 gr (1.20 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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 model - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $300 $47,999