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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W730

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W730 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS11
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W730 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the W730 (16MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was announced 4 years earlier than the W730 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FH3 grades against the W730 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Sony W730

 FH3 W730 

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Panasonic FH3

 W730 FH3 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 36 months
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Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Sony W730

 FH3 W730 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH3 has outer dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony W730 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W730 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the FH3 and the W730.

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH3 and W730 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The image underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH3 and W730.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony W730 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FH3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W730 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Street photography details
Sony W730 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than average in class (122 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Sports photography advice
Sony W730 Sports photography advice
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W730 as a Travel photography camera
64
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than average in class (122 grams)
offers touch to focus
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography information
Sony W730 Landscape photography information
37
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
39
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH3
Vlogging with Sony W730
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
34
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (122 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH3 and Sony W730
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS11 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-06 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD display
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 rate 6.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.80 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB 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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lbs) 122 grams (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 life - 240 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $160 $138