Panasonic FH2 vs Sony RX100 III
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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony RX100 III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS16
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 290g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Announced May 2014
- Older Model is Sony RX100 II
- New Model is Sony RX100 IV
Panasonic FH2 vs Sony RX100 III Overview
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Panasonic FH2 vs Sony RX100 III Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Sony RX100 III
FH2 | RX100 III |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 III over the Panasonic FH2
RX100 III | FH2 | |||
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Announced | May 2014 | January 2011 | Fresher by 40 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Sharper screen (+999k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Sony RX100 III
FH2 | RX100 III | |||
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Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Panasonic FH2 vs Sony RX100 III Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic FH2 vs Sony RX100 III Sensor Comparison
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.
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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony RX100 III Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FS16 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2014-05-15 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine IV | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 | 121 gr (0.27 lbs) | 290 gr (0.64 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 67 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 495 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 270 photographs | 320 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, self-portrait, continuous) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $149 | $748 |