Panasonic FH3 vs Sony RX10 IV
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony RX10 IV 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
- Released January 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
- 1095g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
- Announced September 2017
- Superseded the Sony RX10 III
Panasonic FH3 vs Sony RX10 IV Overview
Following is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic FH3 vs Sony RX10 IV, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the FH3 (14MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the FH3 (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") have different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FH3 was unveiled 8 years prior to the RX10 IV which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the FH3 matches up against the RX10 IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FH3 vs Sony RX10 IV Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH3 Gallery & Sony RX10 IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Sony RX10 IV
FH3 | RX10 IV |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Panasonic FH3
RX10 IV | FH3 | |||
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Announced | September 2017 | January 2010 | More modern by 93 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1440k | 230k | Sharper display (+1210k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Sony RX10 IV
FH3 | RX10 IV | |||
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Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic FH3 vs Sony RX10 IV Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH3 has physical dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony RX10 IV has sizing of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") along with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FH3 vs Sony RX10 IV in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FH3 vs the RX10 IV.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH3 and RX10 IV is 94 and 52 respectively.
Panasonic FH3 vs Sony RX10 IV Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The pic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH3 and RX10 IV.
All in all, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FH3 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony RX10 IV will provide more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged FH3 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony RX10 IV Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FS11 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-01-06 | 2017-09-12 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 | 14 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing 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 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-600mm (25.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.4-4.0 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 1,440 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames per second | 24.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.80 m | 10.80 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 165 grams (0.36 pounds) | 1095 grams (2.41 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 400 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $160 | $1,698 |