Panasonic FH3 vs Sony A230
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony A230 Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
- Announced January 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony A230 Overview
The following is a extensive review of the Panasonic FH3 and Sony A230, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the FH3 (14MP) and A230 (10MP) and the FH3 (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe FH3 was unveiled 8 months after the A230 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the FH3 matches up vs the A230 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FH3 vs Sony A230 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH3 Gallery & Sony A230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Sony A230
FH3 | A230 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | May 2009 | Newer by 8 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Panasonic FH3
A230 | FH3 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Sony A230
FH3 | A230 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither includes Touch display |
Panasonic FH3 vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH3 features external measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony A230 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FH3 and Sony A230 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the FH3 vs the A230.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH3 and A230 is 94 and 69 respectively.
Panasonic FH3 vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The pic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH3 and A230.
As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FH3 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FH3 will resolve greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern FH3 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony A230 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FS11 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2009-05-18 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3872 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.80 m | 10.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 165g (0.36 pounds) | 490g (1.08 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 531 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 230 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $160 | $569 |