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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony A7R III

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R III front
Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony A7R III Key Specs

Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Released October 2017
  • Previous Model is Sony A7R II
  • Newer Model is Sony A7R IV
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony A7R III Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FH10 and Sony A7R III, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the FH10 (16MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the FH10 (1/2.3") and A7R III (Full frame) possess different sensor size.

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The FH10 was brought out 5 years before the A7R III which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the FH10 matches up versus the A7R III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Sony A7R III

 FH10 A7R III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Panasonic FH10

 A7R III FH10 
ReleasedOctober 2017January 2013Newer by 58 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1440k230kClearer screen (+1210k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Sony A7R III

 FH10 A7R III 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH10 has outside dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sony A7R III has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH10 and Sony A7R III in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the FH10 and the A7R III.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony A7R III size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH10 and A7R III is 97 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony A7R III top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The image below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FH10 and A7R III.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FH10 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7R III will give you extra detail having its extra 26MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged FH10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony A7R III sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony A7R III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH10
Portrait photography with Sony A7R III
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
86
manual focus
great megapixels (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Street photography factors
Sony A7R III Street photography factors
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (103 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
79
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
includes touch focus
weather proofing
above average ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Sports photography information
Sony A7R III Sports photography information
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
89
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery (650 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Travel photography factors
Sony A7R III Travel photography factors
69
lighter than average in class (103g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
74
good battery (650 CIPA)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
great megapixels (42MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Landscape photography camera
39
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
87
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
above average ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery (650 per charge)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Vlogging info
Sony A7R III Vlogging info
31
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (103g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
37
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony A7R III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Sony A7R III
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Sony Alpha A7R III
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Sony Alpha A7R III
Type Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2013-01-07 2017-10-25
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 7952 x 5304
Maximum native ISO 6400 32000
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 425
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 103 gr (0.23 lb) 657 gr (1.45 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 100
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 3523
Other
Battery life 260 pictures 650 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one)
Card slots Single 2
Price at launch $110 $2,800