Panasonic FH1 vs Sony G3
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35 Features
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94 Imaging
33 Features
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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony G3 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
- Introduced January 2010
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS10
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009
Panasonic FH1 vs Sony G3 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic FH1 and Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the G3 (10MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FH1 was manufactured 13 months later than the G3 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FH1 scores vs the G3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FH1 vs Sony G3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH1 Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Sony G3
FH1 | G3 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | January 2009 | Fresher by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Panasonic FH1
G3 | FH1 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display size | 3.5" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Sony G3
FH1 | G3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Panasonic FH1 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH1 has got outer dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony G3 has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FH1 and Sony G3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FH1 vs the G3.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH1 and G3 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FH1 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH1 and G3.
As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH1 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer FH1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony G3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FS10 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-10.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 1 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.80 m | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 163 gr (0.36 lbs) | 185 gr (0.41 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $150 | $200 |