Panasonic FH3 vs Sony A290
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony A290 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 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
- Launched January 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
- Launched June 2010
- Superseded the Sony A230
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On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FH3 vs Sony A290, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the A290 (14MP) is pretty similar but the FH3 (1/2.3") and A290 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe FH3 was released 5 months earlier than the A290 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the FH3 matches up vs the A290 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH3 Gallery & Sony A290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Sony A290
| FH3 | A290 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Panasonic FH3
| A290 | FH3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Sony A290
| FH3 | A290 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2010 |  | June 2010 | Similar age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal screen measurements |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FH3 vs Sony A290 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH3 has got outside dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony A290 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FH3 versus the A290.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH3 and A290 is 94 and 66 respectively.
Panasonic FH3 vs Sony A290 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The image underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH3 and A290.
All in all, the 2 cameras have the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The FH3 has got the tinier sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field harder.
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony A290 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 |
| Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FS11 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2010-06-09 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.80 m | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 165g (0.36 pounds) | 549g (1.21 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 66 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 615 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 290 photos |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo, SD/SDHC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $160 | $600 |