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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W320

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Panasonic FH3
(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
Sony W320
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Sony W320

 FH3 W320 

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Panasonic FH3

 W320 FH3 

Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Sony W320

 FH3 W320 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH3 and W320 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W320 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Street photography advice
Sony W320 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH3
Sports photography with Sony W320
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
decent MP (14MP)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W320 as a Travel photography camera
64
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography info
Sony W320 Landscape photography info
37
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
33
rather wide (26mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Vlogging highlights
Sony W320 Vlogging highlights
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
26
rather wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH3 and Sony W320
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
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