Panasonic FX700 vs Sony HX1
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Panasonic FX700 vs Sony HX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
- Announced July 2010
(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
- Launched April 2009
Panasonic FX700 vs Sony HX1 Overview
Below is a extended assessment of the Panasonic FX700 vs Sony HX1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the FX700 (14MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the FX700 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor measurements.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FX700 was introduced 16 months later than the HX1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FX700 grades vs the HX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FX700 vs Sony HX1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FX700 Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Sony HX1
FX700 | HX1 | |||
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Launched | July 2010 | April 2009 | More recent by 16 months | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Panasonic FX700
HX1 | FX700 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Sony HX1
FX700 | HX1 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Panasonic FX700 vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX700 has got physical dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony HX1 has proportions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FX700 vs Sony HX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the FX700 against the HX1.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FX700 and HX1 is 94 and 67 respectively.
Panasonic FX700 vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX700 and HX1.
As you can see, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FX700 using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic FX700 will result in greater detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern FX700 will have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Panasonic FX700 vs Sony HX1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-07-21 | 2009-04-22 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine FHD | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 14 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.2-5.9 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.40 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 | 1920x1080 | 1440x1080 |
Video file format | AVCHD | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 176 gr (0.39 pounds) | 544 gr (1.20 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 ID | - | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $399 | $47,999 |