Panasonic FH3 vs Sony RX10
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony RX10 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2010
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS11
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
- 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
- Released March 2014
- Replacement is Sony RX10 II
Panasonic FH3 vs Sony RX10 Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FH3 vs Sony RX10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the FH3 (14MP) and RX10 (20MP) and the FH3 (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") have totally different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FH3 was introduced 5 years earlier than the RX10 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FH3 grades versus the RX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FH3 vs Sony RX10 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH3 Gallery & Sony RX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Sony RX10
FH3 | RX10 |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Panasonic FH3
RX10 | FH3 | |||
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Released | March 2014 | January 2010 | More recent by 51 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1290k | 230k | Clearer screen (+1060k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Sony RX10
FH3 | RX10 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Panasonic FH3 vs Sony RX10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH3 comes with outside dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony RX10 has specifications of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FH3 vs Sony RX10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH3 vs the RX10.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH3 and RX10 is 94 and 58 respectively.
Panasonic FH3 vs Sony RX10 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH3 and RX10.
To sum up, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FH3 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony RX10 will produce more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older FH3 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony RX10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FS11 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2014-03-20 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 1,290k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | WhiteMagic |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/3200s |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.80 m | 10.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 165g (0.36 lb) | 813g (1.79 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 69 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 474 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 420 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) |
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 |
Retail pricing | $160 | $698 |