Panasonic FH3 vs Sony HX10V
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH3.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX10V/Sony-HX10V-front.jpg)
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony HX10V 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
- Launched January 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Introduced February 2012
- Replacement is Sony HX20V
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony HX10V Overview
In this article, we are matching up the Panasonic FH3 and Sony HX10V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the FH3 (14MP) and HX10V (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
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The FH3 was released 3 years prior to the HX10V which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FH3 scores versus the HX10V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony HX10V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Sony HX10V
FH3 | HX10V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Panasonic FH3
HX10V | FH3 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 26 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Sony HX10V
FH3 | HX10V | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FH3 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH3 enjoys external dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FH3 and Sony HX10V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FH3 and the HX10V.
![Panasonic FH3 vs Sony HX10V size comparison Panasonic FH3 vs Sony HX10V size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH3-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX10V-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FH3 and HX10V is 94 and 91 respectively.
![Panasonic FH3 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison Panasonic FH3 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH3-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX10V-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic FH3 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH3 and HX10V.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX10V to show more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged FH3 will be behind in sensor tech.
![Panasonic FH3 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison Panasonic FH3 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH3-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX10V-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FH3 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic FH3 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic FH3 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH3-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX10V-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony HX10V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FS11 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-400mm (16.7x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 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 distance | 6.80 m | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 165 grams (0.36 pounds) | 234 grams (0.52 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 | - | 320 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $160 | $616 |