Panasonic FH3 vs Sony RX100 VI

Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FH3 and Sony RX100 VI, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the FH3 (14MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the FH3 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH3 was manufactured 9 years earlier than the RX100 VI which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the FH3 scores against the RX100 VI when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH3 Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH3 enjoys exterior dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VI has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the FH3 and the RX100 VI.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FH3 and RX100 VI is 94 and 88 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The pic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH3 and RX100 VI.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FH3 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX100 VI will resolve greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FH3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.