Panasonic FX75 vs Sony HX1

The following is a complete overview of the Panasonic FX75 vs Sony HX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the FX75 (14MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the FX75 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") have different sensor size.

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The FX75 was introduced 14 months after the HX1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FX75 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FX75 grades against the HX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX75 Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX75 has outside measurements of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony HX1 has measurements of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the FX75 vs the HX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX75 and HX1 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The pic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FX75 and HX1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FX75 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic FX75 will render more detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger FX75 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.