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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony TX10

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs

Panasonic FH3
(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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS11
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony TX10 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic FH3 versus Sony TX10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was announced 19 months prior to the TX10 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FH3 grades vs the TX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Sony TX10

 FH3 TX10 

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Panasonic FH3

 TX10 FH3 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2010Fresher by 19 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Sony TX10

 FH3 TX10 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH3 has physical 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 TX10 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FH3 vs the TX10.

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FH3 and TX10 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The visual here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH3 and TX10.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony TX10 to render more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older FH3 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography information
Sony TX10 Portrait photography information
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH3
Street photography with Sony TX10
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Sports photography factors
Sony TX10 Sports photography factors
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH3
Travel photography with Sony TX10
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
weather proofing
includes touch to focus
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography information
Sony TX10 Landscape photography information
37
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
46
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Vlogging factors
Sony TX10 Vlogging factors
29
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
34
quite wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH3 and Sony TX10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS11 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-06 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165g (0.36 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $160 $309