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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony QX30

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony QX30 Key Specs

Panasonic FH3
(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
  • Released January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS11
Sony QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Introduced September 2014
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony QX30 Overview

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.

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