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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony HX300

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
51
Overall
46

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony HX300 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS11
Sony HX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony HX200V
  • Later Model is Sony HX400V
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony HX300 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FH3 versus Sony HX300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH3 (14MP) and HX300 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was announced 4 years prior to the HX300 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FH3 scores versus the HX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Sony HX300

 FH3 HX300 

Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Panasonic FH3

 HX300 FH3 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013January 2010Newer by 38 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Sony HX300

 FH3 HX300 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH3 features physical measurements 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 HX300 has dimensions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FH3 and the HX300.

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony HX300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FH3 and HX300 is 94 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH3 and HX300.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony HX300 to show greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged FH3 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony HX300 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX300 Portrait photography highlights
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
42
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX300 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
50
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors (623 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Sports photography info
Sony HX300 Sports photography info
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Travel photography information
Sony HX300 Travel photography information
64
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (623g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography info
Sony HX300 Landscape photography info
37
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
48
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH3
Vlogging with Sony HX300
29
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
25
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competitors (623g)
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony HX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH3 and Sony HX300
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS11 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-06 2013-02-20
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 grams (0.36 pounds) 623 grams (1.37 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Retail price $160 $339