Panasonic FP8 vs Sony HX1
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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony HX1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Panasonic FP8 vs Sony HX1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FP8 Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Sony HX1
FP8 | HX1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Panasonic FP8
HX1 | FP8 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Sony HX1
FP8 | HX1 | |||
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Revealed | July 2009 | April 2009 | Same age | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FP8 and HX1 is 95 and 67 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony HX1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | |
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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 |