Panasonic FH3 vs Sony TX100V

Here is a extended comparison of the Panasonic FH3 and Sony TX100V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was announced 12 months earlier than the TX100V so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the FH3 grades vs the TX100V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH3 enjoys external dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony TX100V has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH3 and Sony TX100V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the FH3 vs the TX100V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FH3 and TX100V is 94 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH3 and TX100V.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony TX100V to provide more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older FH3 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.