Panasonic FH3 vs Sony NEX-C3

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic FH3 vs Sony NEX-C3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is very well matched but the FH3 (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH3 was released 19 months earlier than the NEX-C3 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FH3 scores versus the NEX-C3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH3 features outside measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-C3 has sizing of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH3 vs Sony NEX-C3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH3 against the NEX-C3.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FH3 and NEX-C3 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The picture here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH3 and NEX-C3.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FH3 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony NEX-C3 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FH3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.