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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W310

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W310 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W310 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FH3 versus Sony W310, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the W310 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was manufactured at a similar time to the W310 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the FH3 matches up versus the W310 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Sony W310

 FH3 W310 

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Panasonic FH3

 W310 FH3 

Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Sony W310

 FH3 W310 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH3 provides outside dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony W310 has specifications of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH3 versus Sony W310 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the FH3 against the W310.

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH3 and W310 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The pic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH3 and W310.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FH3 to result in extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography factors
Sony W310 Portrait photography factors
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Street photography camera
Sony W310 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH3
Sports photography with Sony W310
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Travel photography information
Sony W310 Travel photography information
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography info
Sony W310 Landscape photography info
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W310 as a Vlogging camera
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH3 and Sony W310
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Also called Lumix DMC-FS11 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.80 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lb) 137 gr (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $160 $150