Panasonic FH3 vs Sony RX100 III

Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic FH3 vs Sony RX100 III, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the FH3 (14MP) and RX100 III (20MP) and the FH3 (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") enjoy different sensor size.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The FH3 was brought out 5 years earlier than the RX100 III which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FH3 matches up vs the RX100 III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH3 Gallery & Sony RX100 III Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account 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 RX100 III has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH3 vs Sony RX100 III in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the FH3 against the RX100 III.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FH3 and RX100 III is 94 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The image underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH3 and RX100 III.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FH3 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony RX100 III will show more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FH3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.