Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W570

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W570, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the W570 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was introduced 12 months earlier than the W570 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FH3 matches up against the W570 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Sony W570 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH3 offers outer dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony W570 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W570 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FH3 and the W570.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FH3 and W570 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH3 and W570.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony W570 to give greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older FH3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.