Panasonic FH1 vs Sony A7R III

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic FH1 and Sony A7R III, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the FH1 (1/2.3") and A7R III (Full frame) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The FH1 was brought out 8 years before the A7R III which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FH1 matches up against the A7R III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 & Sony Alpha A7R III. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH1 Gallery & Sony A7R III Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH1 enjoys outer measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony A7R III has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FH1 vs the A7R III.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH1 and A7R III is 95 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH1 and A7R III.

All in all, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FH1 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7R III will resolve greater detail having its extra 30 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged FH1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.