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Panasonic FX700 vs Sony HX1

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony HX1 Key Specs

Panasonic FX700
(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
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
  • Launched April 2009
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Sony HX1

 FX700 HX1 
LaunchedJuly 2010April 2009More recent by 16 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Panasonic FX700

 HX1 FX700 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Sony HX1

 FX700 HX1 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony HX1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FX700 and HX1 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography info
Sony HX1 Portrait photography info
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you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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focusing manually
cannot use external flash
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX1 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
50
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (544g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Sports photography features
Sony HX1 Sports photography features
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has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Travel photography details
Sony HX1 Travel photography details
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
48
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (544 grams)
low MP (9 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FX700
Landscape photography with Sony HX1
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you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Vlogging details
Sony HX1 Vlogging details
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pretty wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1440 x 1080 pxls)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (544g)
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Panasonic FX700 vs Sony HX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Sony HX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
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