Panasonic FH10 vs Sony G3
97 Imaging
40 Features
26 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony G3 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2013
(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 FH10 vs Sony G3 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic FH10 and Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the FH10 (16MP) and G3 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FH10 was unveiled 4 years after the G3 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FH10 grades versus the G3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FH10 vs Sony G3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Sony G3
FH10 | G3 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | January 2009 | More modern by 49 months |
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Panasonic FH10
G3 | FH10 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display size | 3.5" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Sony G3
FH10 | G3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Panasonic FH10 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH10 has external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Sony G3 has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
See the Panasonic FH10 and Sony G3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FH10 versus the G3.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the FH10 and G3 is 97 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FH10 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH10 and G3.
As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH10 to offer you extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern FH10 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony G3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-10.0 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3.5 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 1 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 103 gr (0.23 pounds) | 185 gr (0.41 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $110 | $200 |