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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs

Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS11
Sony NEX-F3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-C3
  • Refreshed by Sony NEX-3N
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic FH3 vs Sony NEX-F3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is very close but the FH3 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The FH3 was released 3 years prior to the NEX-F3 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FH3 matches up vs the NEX-F3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Sony NEX-F3

 FH3 NEX-F3 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Panasonic FH3

 NEX-F3 FH3 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2010Fresher by 31 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Sony NEX-F3

 FH3 NEX-F3 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH3 has got 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) and the Sony NEX-F3 has sizing of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH3 vs Sony NEX-F3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FH3 vs the NEX-F3.

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH3 and NEX-F3 is 94 and 86 respectively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH3 and NEX-F3.

To sum up, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FH3 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony NEX-F3 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older FH3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
74
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
76
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
53
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery power (470 shots)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH3
Travel photography with Sony NEX-F3
64
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
good battery power (470 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography highlights
Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography highlights
37
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (470 shots)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Vlogging features
Sony NEX-F3 Vlogging features
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
27
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH3 and Sony NEX-F3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3Sony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS11 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2010-01-06 2012-08-16
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
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 surface area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 16000
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.80 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 pounds) 314 gr (0.69 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 1114
Other
Battery life - 470 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $160 $470