Panasonic FH3 vs Sony RX100

Lets look closer at the Panasonic FH3 versus Sony RX100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the FH3 (14MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the FH3 (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH3 was manufactured 3 years prior to the RX100 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FH3 matches up against the RX100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH3 has exterior measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony RX100 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH3 versus Sony RX100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH3 against the RX100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH3 and RX100 is 94 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The image below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH3 and RX100.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FH3 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX100 will give you greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged FH3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.