Panasonic FH10 vs Sony NEX-C3

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic FH10 and Sony NEX-C3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is pretty close but the FH10 (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FH10 was brought out 17 months after the NEX-C3 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FH10 grades against the NEX-C3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH10 Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH10 enjoys exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sony NEX-C3 has measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH10 and Sony NEX-C3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH10 and the NEX-C3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and NEX-C3 is 97 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The pic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH10 and NEX-C3.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The FH10 offers the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field harder. The more recent FH10 will have a benefit in sensor tech.