Panasonic FH3 vs Sony RX100 VII

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.