Panasonic FH1 vs Sony NEX-F3
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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
- Announced January 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
- Launched August 2012
- Previous Model is Sony NEX-C3
- Renewed by Sony NEX-3N
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The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FH1 and Sony NEX-F3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) and the FH1 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FH1 was manufactured 3 years prior to the NEX-F3 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FH1 scores vs the NEX-F3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH1 Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Sony NEX-F3
| FH1 | NEX-F3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Panasonic FH1
| NEX-F3 | FH1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2012 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 31 months |
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Sony NEX-F3
| FH1 | NEX-F3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither contains Touch screen |
Panasonic FH1 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH1 has got physical measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony NEX-F3 has sizing of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FH1 versus the NEX-F3.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH1 and NEX-F3 is 95 and 86 respectively.
Panasonic FH1 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH1 and NEX-F3.
As you have seen, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FH1 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony NEX-F3 will deliver more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged FH1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
Panasonic FH1 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 |
| Also called | Lumix DMC-FS10 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2012-08-16 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 200 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.80 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 163 gr (0.36 lbs) | 314 gr (0.69 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 73 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1114 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 470 shots |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $150 | $470 |