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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W370

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W370 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS11
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W370 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic FH3 and Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the W370 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was revealed around the same time to the W370 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FH3 matches up vs the W370 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Sony W370

 FH3 W370 

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Panasonic FH3

 W370 FH3 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Sony W370

 FH3 W370 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH3 provides external dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony W370 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the FH3 and the W370.

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH3 and W370 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The visual below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH3 and W370.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images although you will need to take the release date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography factors
Sony W370 Portrait photography factors
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Street photography advice
Sony W370 Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Sports photography features
Sony W370 Sports photography features
35
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Travel photography information
Sony W370 Travel photography information
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W370 as a Landscape photography camera
37
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Vlogging factors
Sony W370 Vlogging factors
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH3 and Sony W370
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS11 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.80 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lbs) 179 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $160 $230