Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W320
94 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
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97 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
30
Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W320 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
- Launched January 2010
Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W320 Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FH3 and Sony W320, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the W320 (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FH3 was revealed very close to the W320 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FH3 scores versus the W320 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W320 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Sony W320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Sony W320
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Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Panasonic FH3
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Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Sony W320
FH3 | W320 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | January 2010 | Similar generation | |
Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH3 offers 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) and the Sony W320 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FH3 and Sony W320 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FH3 against the W320.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH3 and W320 is 94 and 97 respectively.
Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH3 and W320.
As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photographs although you will need to take the release date of the products into consideration.
Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W320 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FS11 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 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 measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 1 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.80 m | 4.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 165g (0.36 lb) | 117g (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $160 | $269 |