Panasonic FH3 vs Sony RX100 VII
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony RX100 VII 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
- Announced January 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Revealed July 2019
- Older Model is Sony RX100 VI
Panasonic FH3 vs Sony RX100 VII Overview
In this article, we are reviewing the Panasonic FH3 vs Sony RX100 VII, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the FH3 (14MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the FH3 (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") enjoy different sensor dimensions.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FH3 was launched 10 years prior to the RX100 VII and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FH3 matches up versus the RX100 VII in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FH3 vs Sony RX100 VII Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Sony RX100 VII
FH3 | RX100 VII |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Panasonic FH3
RX100 VII | FH3 | |||
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Revealed | July 2019 | January 2010 | Fresher by 116 months | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Sony RX100 VII
FH3 | RX100 VII |
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony RX100 VII Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH3 has exterior dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VII has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FH3 vs Sony RX100 VII in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the FH3 versus the RX100 VII.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH3 and RX100 VII is 94 and 88 respectively.
Panasonic FH3 vs Sony RX100 VII Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The visual below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH3 and RX100 VII.
As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FH3 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX100 VII will show more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older FH3 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FS11 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2019-07-25 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 20MP |
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 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 8cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames/s | 20.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.80 m | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 165 gr (0.36 lbs) | 302 gr (0.67 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 418 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 260 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $160 | $1,298 |