Panasonic FH3 vs Sony RX1R

Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FH3 vs Sony RX1R, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the FH3 (14MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the FH3 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The FH3 was brought out 4 years earlier than the RX1R and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FH3 grades versus the RX1R with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH3 comes with external 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 RX1R has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the FH3 and the RX1R.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH3 and RX1R is 94 and 79 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The photograph below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH3 and RX1R.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FH3 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony RX1R will offer greater detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older FH3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.