Panasonic FH3 vs Sony HX100V
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony HX100V 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
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS11
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Released October 2011
- Newer Model is Sony HX200V
Panasonic FH3 vs Sony HX100V Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic FH3 and Sony HX100V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FH3 was brought out 21 months prior to the HX100V making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the FH3 scores versus the HX100V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FH3 vs Sony HX100V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Sony HX100V
FH3 | HX100V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Panasonic FH3
HX100V | FH3 | |||
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Released | October 2011 | January 2010 | Newer by 21 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Sony HX100V
FH3 | HX100V | |||
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Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Panasonic FH3 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH3 has 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) and the Sony HX100V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FH3 and Sony HX100V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the FH3 compared to the HX100V.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FH3 and HX100V is 94 and 66 respectively.
Panasonic FH3 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The pic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH3 and HX100V.
Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX100V to produce more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged FH3 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Panasonic FH3 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony HX100V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-FS11 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2011-10-21 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.80 m | 12.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 165 grams (0.36 lbs) | 577 grams (1.27 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $160 | $429 |