Panasonic FH3 vs Sony S930

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FH3 and Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the FH3 (14MP) and S930 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was released 13 months later than the S930 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FH3 grades vs the S930 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH3 features outer measurements 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 S930 has sizing of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH3 and Sony S930 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the FH3 compared to the S930.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FH3 and S930 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH3 and S930.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic FH3 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent FH3 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.