Panasonic FH3 vs Sony HX200V

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic FH3 and Sony HX200V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the FH3 (14MP) and HX200V (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was launched 3 years prior to the HX200V and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FH3 matches up versus the HX200V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH3 enjoys outside measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FH3 compared to the HX200V.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FH3 and HX200V is 94 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The visual here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH3 and HX200V.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX200V to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older FH3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.