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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W710

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W710 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W710 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FH3 versus Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the W710 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was brought out 4 years earlier than the W710 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FH3 grades versus the W710 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Sony W710

 FH3 W710 

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Panasonic FH3

 W710 FH3 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 36 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Sony W710

 FH3 W710 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH3 has got outer measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony W710 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the FH3 compared to the W710.

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH3 and W710 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH3 and W710.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony W710 to provide extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged FH3 will be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W710 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH3
Street photography with Sony W710
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Sports photography highlights
Sony W710 Sports photography highlights
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Travel photography info
Sony W710 Travel photography info
64
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
includes touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography info
Sony W710 Landscape photography info
37
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Vlogging factors
Sony W710 Vlogging factors
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (114g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH3 and Sony W710
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Also called as Lumix DMC-FS11 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-06 2013-01-08
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lbs) 114 grams (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 240 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $160 $90