Clicky

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony QX1

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony QX1 Key Specs

Panasonic FH3
(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
  • Released January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS11
Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Launched September 2014
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony QX1 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Panasonic FH3 vs Sony QX1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Lens-style by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the FH3 (14MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the FH3 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The FH3 was unveiled 5 years prior to the QX1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FH3 scores vs the QX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide
	
	

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Sony QX1

 FH3 QX1 
Screen size2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Panasonic FH3

 QX1 FH3 
LaunchedSeptember 2014January 2010Fresher by 56 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Sony QX1

 FH3 QX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH3 enjoys outer dimensions 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 QX1 has measurements of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH3 vs Sony QX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH3 compared to the QX1.

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony QX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FH3 and QX1 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony QX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH3 and QX1.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FH3 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony QX1 will deliver extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older FH3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony QX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony QX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony QX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony QX1 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
66
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Street Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Street photography camera
Sony QX1 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
69
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch focus
no moving screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than average (216g)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH3
Sports photography with Sony QX1
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
56
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (440 per charge)
low frames per second (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony QX1 as a Travel photography camera
64
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
better than average battery life (440 CIPA)
offers touch focus
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (216g)
does not have selfie friendly display
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography info
Sony QX1 Landscape photography info
37
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
64
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (440 per charge)
screen is somewhat small (")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH3
Vlogging with Sony QX1
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
32
built-in touchscreen
features face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than average (216g)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony QX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH3 and Sony QX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3Sony Alpha QX1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 Sony Alpha QX1
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FS11 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Lens-style
Released 2010-01-06 2014-09-03
Body design Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 6400 16000
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 1.6
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches -
Display resolution 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 lbs) 216g (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 440 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $160 $500