Panasonic FH3 vs Sony QX30

Following is a complete analysis of the Panasonic FH3 vs Sony QX30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Lens-style by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the FH3 (14MP) and QX30 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was released 5 years before the QX30 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the FH3 grades vs the QX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH3 Gallery & Sony QX30 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH3 features exterior dimensions 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 QX30 has specifications of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the FH3 against the QX30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH3 and QX30 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The image underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH3 and QX30.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony QX30 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FH3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.