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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony RX10

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
76
Overall
61

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony RX10 Key Specs

Panasonic FH3
(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
Sony RX10
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Sony RX10

 FH3 RX10 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Panasonic FH3

 RX10 FH3 
ReleasedMarch 2014January 2010More recent by 51 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1290k230kClearer screen (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Sony RX10

 FH3 RX10 
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).

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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.

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony RX10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH3 and RX10 is 94 and 58 respectively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony RX10 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony RX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony RX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony RX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography information
Sony RX10 Portrait photography information
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
70
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Street photography information
Sony RX10 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
72
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
weather proof
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH3
Sports photography with Sony RX10
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
weather proof
better than average battery pack (420 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Travel photography advice
Sony RX10 Travel photography advice
64
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
better than average battery pack (420 CIPA)
weather proof
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography info
Sony RX10 Landscape photography info
37
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
63
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery pack (420 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX10 as a Vlogging camera
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
30
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic port
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony RX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH3 and Sony RX10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
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