Panasonic FH2 vs Sony RX100 III

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FH2 and Sony RX100 III, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the FH2 (14MP) and RX100 III (20MP) and the FH2 (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") boast different sensor sizes.

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The FH2 was announced 4 years prior to the RX100 III and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FH2 grades versus the RX100 III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH2 Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH2 provides physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony RX100 III has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH2 and Sony RX100 III in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FH2 versus the RX100 III.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH2 and RX100 III is 96 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH2 and RX100 III.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FH2 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony RX100 III will produce greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older FH2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.