Panasonic FH3 vs Sony HX30V
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Other 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
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Launched February 2012
- Replaced the Sony HX20V
- Later Model is Sony HX50V
Panasonic FH3 vs Sony HX30V Overview
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Panasonic FH3 vs Sony HX30V Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Sony HX30V
FH3 | HX30V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Panasonic FH3
HX30V | FH3 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | January 2010 | More modern by 26 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Sony HX30V
FH3 | HX30V | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FH3 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic FH3 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison
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.
Panasonic FH3 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony HX30V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
Alternative name | Lumix DMC-FS11 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 | 14 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.80 m | 7.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 gr (0.36 lb) | 254 gr (0.56 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
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 life | - | 320 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $160 | $420 |