Panasonic FH3 vs Sony A7 II

Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FH3 versus Sony A7 II, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the FH3 (14MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the FH3 (1/2.3") and A7 II (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH3 was released 5 years prior to the A7 II which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FH3 grades vs the A7 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Sony Alpha A7 II. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Sony A7 II Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH3 offers physical dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony A7 II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH3 versus Sony A7 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the FH3 and the A7 II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH3 and A7 II is 94 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The image below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH3 and A7 II.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FH3 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7 II will give extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FH3 is going to be behind in sensor technology.