Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W530

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FH3 versus Sony W530, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the W530 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FH3 was revealed 12 months earlier than the W530 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the FH3 grades versus the W530 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH3 Gallery & Sony W530 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH3 comes with exterior measurements 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 W530 has proportions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH3 versus Sony W530 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FH3 vs the W530.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH3 and W530 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH3 and W530.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs although you really should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged FH3 is going to be behind in sensor technology.