Panasonic FH3 vs Sigma SD14

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic FH3 and Sigma SD14, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sigma. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the FH3 (14MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the FH3 (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FH3 was released 3 years later than the SD14 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FH3 matches up against the SD14 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Sigma SD14. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Sigma SD14 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH3 features outside dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sigma SD14 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FH3 against the SD14.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH3 and SD14 is 94 and 59 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH3 and SD14.

All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FH3 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic FH3 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger FH3 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.