Panasonic FH3 vs Sony A450
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony A450 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
- Announced January 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
- Introduced January 2010
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Below is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic FH3 vs Sony A450, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the A450 (14MP) is very close but the FH3 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FH3 was launched within a month of the A450 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FH3 matches up against the A450 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Sony A450
| FH3 | A450 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Panasonic FH3
| A450 | FH3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Sony A450
| FH3 | A450 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2010 |  | January 2010 | Same generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical display size |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FH3 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH3 has outer measurements 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 A450 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the FH3 against the A450.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH3 and A450 is 94 and 65 respectively.
Panasonic FH3 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH3 and A450.
Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The FH3 provides the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field trickier.
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony A450 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 |
| Also called | Lumix DMC-FS11 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2010-01-05 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 200 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT Clear Photo Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.80 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 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 file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 165g (0.36 lbs) | 560g (1.23 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 66 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.8 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 769 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 1050 photos |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $160 | $1,241 |