Panasonic FH3 vs Sony HX30V

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic FH3 versus Sony HX30V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the FH3 (14MP) and HX30V (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was brought out 3 years before the HX30V which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FH3 grades vs the HX30V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH3 has got external measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH3 versus Sony HX30V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the FH3 against the HX30V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH3 and HX30V is 94 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH3 and HX30V.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX30V to offer you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged FH3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.